Brief Article
Copyright ©2013 Baishideng.
World J Otorhinolaryngol. May 28, 2013; 3(2): 35-41
Published online May 28, 2013. doi: 10.5319/wjo.v3.i2.35
Table 6 Summary of studies of non-invasive screening methods for oropharyngeal dysphagia
Ref.TestNo. of participantsSensitivity (%)Specificity (%)PPV (%)NPV (%)
DePippo et al[24]Burke Dysphagia Screening Test447659--
Gottlieb et al[25]50 mL Drinking Test1808086--
Ellul et al[26]Standardized Swallowing Assessment13668865088
Smithard et al[27]Bedside Swallowing Assessment8370665085
Hinds et al[28]Timed Test1157367--
Mari et al[29]3oz Water Swallow Test9374747177
Smith et al[30]Pulse Oximetry5386-69
Martino et al[31]Toronto Bedside Swallowing Screening Test11582392490
Kopey et al[32]3-Sp Test22321998872
Antonios et al[33]Modified Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability15093867995