Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10)

Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10)

NOMS Patient-Reported Outcome
EAT-10 Instructions: These are statements that many people have used to describe the effect of swallowing problems on their lives. Mark the response that indicates how frequently you have the same experience. If you are a family member please answer the questions based on what you think your family member would say.

Source: Belafsky, P.C. Mouadeb, D.A., et al. (2008). Validity and reliability of the Eating Assessment Tool. Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology, 117, 919-924.
1. My swallowing problem has caused me to lose weight.*

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0 is No problem, 4 is Severe Problem
2. My swallowing problem interferes with my ability to go out for meals.*

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0 is No problem, 4 is Severe Problem
3. Swallowing liquids takes extra effort.*

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0 is No problem, 4 is Severe Problem
4. Swallowing solids takes extra effort.*

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0 is No problem, 4 is Severe Problem
5. Swallowing pills takes extra effort.*

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0 is No problem, 4 is Severe Problem
6. Swallowing is painful.*

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0 is No problem, 4 is Severe Problem
7. The pleasure of eating is affected by my swallowing.*

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0 is No problem, 4 is Severe Problem
8. When I swallow food sticks in my throat.*

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0 is No problem, 4 is Severe Problem
9. I cough when I eat.*

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0 is No problem, 4 is Severe Problem
10. Swallowing is stressful.*

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0 is No problem, 4 is Severe Problem
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