1: Tube dependent. Nothing by mouth. |
36 |
4 |
2: Tube dependent with minimal attempts at food or or liquid. |
14 |
0 |
3: Tube dependent with consistent oral intake of food or
liquid. |
9 |
0 |
4: Total oral diet of a single consistency |
2 |
0 |
5: Total oral diet with multiple consistencies, but requiring
special preparation or compensations. |
25 |
10 |
6: Total oral diet with multiple consistencies without special
preparation, but with specific food limitations. |
4 |
8 |
7: Total oral diet with no restrictions |
10 |
73 |
Median (IQR) |
2.5 (1-5) |
7 (7-7) |
Z score (p value) |
-7.322 (p=.000) |
-7.322
(p=.000) |
Fluid Consistency
(IDDSI Fluid Consistencies)
|
Initial SLT Assessment (n=100)
|
Discharge (n=91)
|
0: Thin fluid |
43 |
85 |
1: Slightly thick fluid |
12 |
5 |
2: Mildly thick fluid |
11 |
1 |
3: Moderately thick fluid |
1 |
- |
4: Extremely thick fluid |
3 |
- |
5: No fluids |
30 |
- |
Median (IQR) |
1 (0-5) |
0 (0-0) |
Z score (p value) |
-6.023 (p=.000) |
-6.023
(p=.000) |
Food consistency
(IDDSI Food Consistencies)
|
Initial SLT Assessment (n=100)
|
Discharge (n=91)
|
4: Puree |
21 |
2 |
5: Minced and moist |
15 |
1 |
6: Soft & bite sized |
12 |
9 |
7: Regular |
12 |
78 |
0: (none) |
40 |
1 |
Median (IQR) |
4 (0-5) |
7 (7-7) |
Z score (p value) |
-8.976 (p=.000) |
-8.976
(p=.000) |
Voice Quality
(GRBAS- G)
|
Initial SLT Assessment (n=99)
|
Discharge (n=83)
|
0: No abnormality detected |
34 |
63 |
1: Mild |
31 |
12 |
2: Moderate |
20 |
7 |
3: Severe |
14 |
1 |
Median (IQR) |
1 (0-2) |
0 (0-0) |
Z score (p value) |
-5.619 (p=.000) |
-5.619
(p=.000) |