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Published in: Dysphagia 4/2013

01-12-2013 | Original Article

Measuring Oral Sensitivity in Clinical Practice: A Quick and Reliable Behavioural Method

Authors: Terence M. Dovey, Victoria K. Aldridge, Clarissa I. Martin

Published in: Dysphagia | Issue 4/2013

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Abstract

This article aims to offer a behavioural assessment strategy for oral sensitivity that can be readily applied in the clinical setting. Four children, ranging in age and with a variety of developmental and medical problems, were used as test cases for a task analysis of tolerance to touch probes in and around the mouth. In all cases, the assessment was sensitive to weekly measures of an intervention for oral sensitivity over a 3-week period. Employing an inexpensive, direct, specific to the individual, replicable, reliable, and effective measure for a specific sensory problem would fit better with the edicts of evidence-based practice. The current method offered the initial evidence towards this goal.
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Metadata
Title
Measuring Oral Sensitivity in Clinical Practice: A Quick and Reliable Behavioural Method
Authors
Terence M. Dovey
Victoria K. Aldridge
Clarissa I. Martin
Publication date
01-12-2013
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Dysphagia / Issue 4/2013
Print ISSN: 0179-051X
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0460
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00455-013-9460-2

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