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Published in: Quality of Life Research 4/2013

Open Access 01-05-2013 | Brief Communication

The feasibility and test–retest reliability of the Dutch Swal-Qol adapted interview version for dysphagic patients with communicative and/or cognitive problems

Authors: Jessie Lemmens, Gerrie J. J. W. Bours, Martien Limburg, Anna J. H. M. Beurskens

Published in: Quality of Life Research | Issue 4/2013

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Abstract

Purpose

The adaptation of the Dutch Swal-Qol questionnaire to an interview format suitable for dysphagic patients with communicative and/or cognitive problems and evaluation of the feasibility and test–retest reliability.

Methods

An observational study with two measurements within a 2-week time period in a sample of 57 stroke patients with dysphagia in a nursing home environment. The interview version of the Swal-Qol was evaluated in the total group and in subgroups of patients with and without communicative and/or cognitive problems.

Results

The constructed interview version was considered feasible from an expert’s and patient’s point of view. The overall score and seven subscales of the Swal-Qol showed an excellent test–retest reliability (k > 0.75), and two subscales were considered good (k > 0.60).

Conclusions

This study showed that using a structured, and at the same time flexible, interview format tailored to the individual needs of stroke patients enhances the feasibility and does not compromise the test–retest reliability.
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Metadata
Title
The feasibility and test–retest reliability of the Dutch Swal-Qol adapted interview version for dysphagic patients with communicative and/or cognitive problems
Authors
Jessie Lemmens
Gerrie J. J. W. Bours
Martien Limburg
Anna J. H. M. Beurskens
Publication date
01-05-2013
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Published in
Quality of Life Research / Issue 4/2013
Print ISSN: 0962-9343
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2649
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-012-0202-y

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