Dissemination and Implementation of DIGEST™ as an Evidence-based Measurement Tool for Dysphagia: A Randomized Implementation Trial

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
DIGEST Evidence Based Measurement Dysphagia Randomized Implementation
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Diagnostic
Participants needed
85 (estimated)
Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Other
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About This Trial

To improve swallowing outcomes in cancer through clinical implementation of the Dynamic Imaging Grade of Swallowing Toxicity (DIGEST™) as an evidence-based practice (EBP) tool to grade pharyngeal dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) as a toxicity of cancer.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. A hospital or clinic affiliated with the Veteran's Affairs system, University of Wisconsin system, or Ohio State University system. 2. A minimum average of 10 Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) procedures per month in oncology patients in preceding year. 3. MBS imaging files are r…
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Kate Hutcheson, PHD

713-792-6513

karnold@mdanderson.org

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