OBJECTIVE
EAT-10 helps to measure swallowing difficulties. It may be important for you to talk with your physician about treatment options for symptoms.
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer each question by writing the number of points in the boxes. To what extent do you experience the following problems?
EAT-10: A Swallowing Screening Tool
| Last name | First name | |
| Age | Date | |
PURPOSE
EAT-10 helps to measure swallowing difficulties. It may be important for you to talk with your physician about treatment options for symptoms.
| Symptom | Score | |
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| My swallowing problem has caused me to lose weight. |
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0
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| My swallowing problem interferes with my ability to go out for meals. |
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0
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| Swallowing liquids takes extra effort. |
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0
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| Swallowing solids takes extra effort. |
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0
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| Swallowing pills takes extra effort. |
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0
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| Swallowing is painful. |
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0
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| The pleasure of eating is affected by my swallowing. |
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0
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| When I swallow food sticks in my throat. |
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0
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| I cough when I eat. |
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0
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| Swallowing is stressful. |
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0
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| Final result | 0 | |
READING THE RESULT
If the EAT-10 score is 3 or higher, you may have problems swallowing efficiently and safely. We recommend discussing the EAT-10 results with a physician. Please print the letter below and present it to your GP on your next visit.
FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY
Dear Healthcare Professional,
We at Nestlé Health Science are committed to supporting the identification and management
of dysphagia and providing greater awareness to sufferers and carers of those experiencing
swallowing difficulties. As such we have developed a website to provide further information on
the symptoms and causes of dysphagia.
www.nestlehealthscience.co.uk/dysphagia-awareness
The person presenting this letter has recently visited our dysphagia awareness website as they
may be experiencing swallowing difficulties and along with downloading this letter, they have
completed the EAT 10 swallowing assessment1 questionnaire which is a quick and easy
self-assessment to help identify those at potential risk of dysphagia.
Following the completion of the swallowing assessment there is an indication that they may have
dysphagia symptoms and will require a formal swallowing assessment.
Once a formal diagnosis is reached and should
a thickener product be required for the dietary
management of swallowing difficulties or dysphagia, we
at Nestlé Health Science produce a xanthan gum-based
thickener named Resource® ThickenUp® Clear.2
Further product information can be found by scanning
the QR codes below as well as information regarding
the Nestlé Health Science Sample Service and N+ Hub
for educational and patient support resources.
Yours sincerely,
Nestlé Health Science
1. EAT 10 Reference: Belafky PC, Mouadeb DA, Rees CJ, Pryor JC, Postma GN, Alen J and Leonard RJ. Validity and reliability of
the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10). Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2008; 117(12):919-924. 2. Resource® ThickenUp® Clear is a food
for special medical purposes for use under medical supervision.
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