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Take the EAT-10 Test: Support for Swallowing Changes During Head and Neck Cancer 

Trouble swallowing (also called dysphagia) before, during or after treatment is common. 

Checking whether swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) may be affecting you can help identify if you may need further support. 

It is not a diagnosis, but it can be a useful first step in understanding what you are experiencing and starting a conversation with your healthcare team. A qualified Speech Pathologist can provide a dysphagia assessment.

EAT-10 was developed by the Nestlé Nutrition Institute* and is a clinically recognised self-administered screener for dysphagia. If the EAT-10 score is 3 or higher, you may have problems swallowing efficiently or safely. We recommend downloading the questionnaire and discussing your symptoms and the EAT-10 results with a healthcare professional

Instructions: Read each statement and select the number (from 0 to 4) that reflects ‘To what extent do you experience the following problems?’
 

  • Check dysphagia risk with EAT-10:
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1
My swallowing problem has caused me to lose weight

No problem

Severe problem

2
My swallowing problem interferes with my ability to go out for meals

No problem

Severe problem

3
Swallowing liquids takes extra effort

No problem

Severe problem

4
Swallowing solids takes extra effort

No problem

Severe problem

5
Swallowing pills takes extra effort

No problem

Severe problem

6
Swallowing is painful

No problem

Severe problem

7
The pleasure of eating is affected by my swallowing

No problem

Severe problem

8
When I swallow food sticks in my throat

No problem

Severe problem

9
I cough when I eat

No problem

Severe problem

10
Swallowing is stressful

No problem

Severe problem

0
Score of 0 is within normal range. No significant swallowing impairment detected.
Your EAT-10 score of 0 is within the normal range. Continue monitoring your swallowing and consult a healthcare provider if you experience any changes or concerns.

Bibliographic References:The validity and reliability of EAT-10 has been determined. Belafsky PC, Mouadeb DA, Rees CJ, Pryor JC, Postma GN, Allen J, Leonard RJ. Validity and Reliability of the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10). Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology 2008;117(12):919-924.

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