Validation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Italian version of the paediatric eating assessment tool (I-PEDI-EAT-10) in genetic syndromes

CONCLUSIONS & IMPLICATIONS: The PEDI-EAT-10 was successfully translated into Italian, validated and found to be a reliable one-page rapid screening tool to identify dysphagia in children and adolescents with special needs.WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS: What is already known on the subject The PEDI-EAT-10 is a valid and reliable quick discriminative paediatric tool for identifying penetration/aspiration risks. What this paper adds to the existing knowledge In the present study we successfully translated and adapted the PEDI-EAT-10 into the Italian language. What are the potential or actual clinical implications of this work? This translation and adaptation increase access to valid feeding and swallowing assessment for children of Italian-speaking families. In addition, the I-PEDI-EAT-10 can suggest further assessment of patients' swallowing abilities.PMID:37982346 | DOI:10.1111/1460-6984.12986
Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders - Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Source Type: research