Relationships Among Subjective and Objective Measures of Tongue Strength and Oral Phase Swallowing Impairments
- ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Heather Clark Ph.D., Associate Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- Appalachian State University (ASU )
- Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
Abstract: A growing literature documents the relationship
between tongue strength and oral phase
swallowing function. Objective measures of
strength have been recommended as more
valid and reliable than subjective measures for
the assessment of tongue function, yet
subjective measures remain the more commonly
used clinical method for assessing
tongue strength. This study assessed the
relationships among subjective and objective
measures of tongue strength and oral phase
swallowing impairments. Both subjective and
objective measures of tongue strength were
observed to be good predictors of the presence
of oral phase swallowing impairments. The
specific oral phase swallowing functions of
bolus manipulation, mastication, and clearance
were moderately correlated with subjective
ratings of tongue strength. Experienced and
inexperienced raters appeared to judge tongue
strength differently, with the ratings of experienced
raters being more predictive of swallowing
function.
Relationships Among Subjective and Objective Measures of Tongue Strength and Oral Phase Swallowing Impairments
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Clark, H. M., Henson, P.A., Barber, W. D., Stierwalt, J. A. S. & Sherrill, M. (2003). Relationships among subjective and objective measures of tongue strength and oral phase swallowing impairments, American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, (Feb 2003) 12(1), 40 - 50. Published by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ISSN: 1058-0360).
- Language: English
- Date: 2003