Drooling Outcome Measures in Paediatric Disability: A Systematic Review
European Journal of Pediatrics
Sforza, E., Onesimo, R., et al. (2022).
European Journal of Pediatrics, 181(7), 2575-2592.
This systematic review examines the psychometric properties of drooling measures validated for use with children (0-18 years) with sialorrhea.
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All study designs reporting objective and subjective sialorrhea outcome measures
21 studies with 19 sialorrha assessment tools
Of the 19 assessment measures included, the Drooling Impact Scale and French version of the Drooling Impact Scale, the 5-Mnute Drooling Quotient and Modified Drooling Questionnaire were found to valid and reliable measures of drooling severity and social acceptability in children with developmental disabilities.
