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Comparison of PAS scores in patients with lower versus higher PhCI.
| Overall | Thin | Nectar | Honey | Pudding | Solid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher PhCI Group | 1.21 | 1.44 | 1.28 | 1.11 | 1.11 | 1.11 |
| Lower PhCI Group | 1.99 | 3.78 | 2.29 | 1.27 | 1.00 | 1.07 |
| p value | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.80 | 0.97 |
PAS, Penetration Aspiration Scale; PhCI, Pharyngeal Contractile Integral
