What is a clinically relevant difference in MDADI scores between groups of XXXX @entity1 ?

@entity1 @entity135 @entity601 @entity1282
OBJECTIVE/HYPOTHESIS: To describe clinically relevant between-group differences in @entity601 Anderson @entity1282 Inventory (MDADI) scores among @entity135 ( @entity135 ) @entity1 . STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted in 1,136 @entity135 @entity1 seen for @entity1282 ( @entity1282 ) studies. METHODS: The MDADI was administered by written questionnaire at the @entity1282 appointment. @entity601 Anderson @entity1282 Inventory global, composite, and subscale scores were calculated. Anchor-based methods were employed to determine clinically meaningful between-group differences by feeding tube status, aspiration status (per @entity1282 study), and diet level. RESULTS: Mean MDADI scores for the 1,136 @entity1 were: emotional 65.8        17.3, functional 68.1        19.6, physical 60.1        18.6, global 59.3        28.3, and composite 64.0        17.1. Three hundred seventy-eight @entity1 (33%) were feeding tube-dependent; 395 (34.8%) were aspirators; 122 (11%) were nothing per oral (Performance Status Scale-Head and Neck [PSS-HN] diet   =   0); and 249 (22%) ate unrestricted, regular diets (PSS-HN diet   =   100). Statistically significant (P < 0.0001) between-group differences (feeding tube vs. no feeding tube, aspirator vs. nonaspirator, oral vs. nonoral diet, PSS-HN diet levels) were observed for all mean MDADI scores (global, composite, and subscales). A mean difference of 10 points in composite MDADI scores differentiated feeding tube-dependent from nontube-dependent @entity1 , aspirators from nonaspirators, and distinct PSS-HN diet levels. CONCLUSIONS: We identify that a 10-point between-group difference in composite MDADI scores was associated with clinically meaningful between-group differences in swallowing function. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 4. Laryngoscope, 126:1108-1113, 2016.
