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Cross-Cultural Adaption, Validation and Factor Analysis of the Persian Version of the Eating Assessment Tool: Eat-10 Publisher Pubmed



Ghelichi L1 ; Hashemian M1 ; Nakhostin Ansari N2, 3 ; Tarameshlu M1
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  1. 1. Department of Speech and Language Pathology, Rehabilitation Research Center, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Research Center for War-Affected People, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Dysphagia Published:2022


Abstract

The eating assessment tool (EAT-10) is a self-reported questionnaire to assess the patient’s perception of swallowing difficulties. The aim of this study was to cross-culturally adapt and determine validity and reliability of the Persian version of the EAT-10 (P-EAT-10) in patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia. The EAT-10 was translated into Persian language and cross-culturally adapted. One hundred patients with dysphagia (mean age ± SD = 44.44 ± 14.69 years) participated. The test–retest reliability (time interval = 7 days) was assessed in 50 patients. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM) and smallest detectable change (SDC) were analyzed. The Persian version of functional oral intake scale (FOIS-P) was also recorded to assess construct validity. One hundred healthy subjects completed the P-EAT-10 for clinical validity. Factor analysis was performed to determine the P-EAT-10 structure. There were no missing responses and floor or ceiling effects. Internal consistency was high (Cronbach’s α 0.91). Item–total correlations exceeded acceptable standard of 0.3 for the all items (0.62–0.83). The test–retest reliability was excellent [(ICC)agreement 0.96]. The SEM and SDC were 2.61 and 7.23, respectively. Construct validity was confirmed by a significant correlation between the P-EAT-10 and FOIS-P scores (r = 0.84). Clinical validity was supported by a significant discrimination between patients and healthy subjects (t = 29.97, P < 0.001). Factor analysis indicated 2 components for the P-EAT-10. The P-EAT-10 is a valid and reliable tool and can be used in clinic and research for the assessment of oropharyngeal dysphagia in Persian-speaking patients. © 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.
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