Qualitative assessment of the suitability of the Dysphagia Symptom Questionnaire to monitor dysphagia in children aged 7-10 years with eosinophilic esophagitis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Dysphagia Symptom Questionnaire (DSQ) is a patient-reported outcome measure that assesses the frequency and severity of dysphagia in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE); however, it has only been validated for use in patients with EoE aged 11-40 years. This study examined the content validity of the DSQ and its usability on an electronic handheld device in children aged 7-10 years with EoE.

Methods

In this qualitative, observational cohort study, participants were recruited to partake in two rounds of interviews. During visit 1, a cognitive interview examined EoE-associated concepts and the appropriateness of the DSQ for assessing dysphagia. Participants completed the DSQ daily for 2 weeks, and DSQ scores were calculated. After 2 weeks, a second inter

SUBMITTER: Pokrzywinski RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10618132 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature