Table 1.
Median questionnaire scores over time.
| Question | Median Score | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POD1 | POD2 | POD3 | POD4 | POD5 | POD6 | POD7 | |
| Has it been difficult to swallow today? | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Has it been difficult to open your mouth today? | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Were there any foods you could not eat today? | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Have you enjoyed your food today? | 3.5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Has speech been difficult today? | 2.5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Was it difficult to sleep last night? | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Have you missed school/work? | 1.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Has it been difficult to continue your daily activities today? | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Has there been any swelling today? | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Has there been bruising today? | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Has there been bleeding today? | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Have you felt unwell today? | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Have you had a bad taste or bad smell in your mouth today? | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Has there been any food debris in the operation area today? | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |