Table 2.
Items required to translate the use of US into SLP practice for the purpose of laryngeal and swallowing assessment
| Rank | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Reliability |
| 2 | Normative values |
| 3 | Discriminant validity |
| 4 | Criterion validity |
| 5 | Training protocols and competencies |
| 6 | Measurement and interpretation |
| 7 | Standardised assessment protocols |
| 8 | Equipment specifications and settings |
| 9 | Understanding of swallowing movements in an US image |
| 10 | Evidence to support clinical utilisation |
| = 11 | Resourcing |
| = 11 | Infrastructure and ‘buy-in’ |
| = 12 | Recognition and guidance from professional bodies |
| = 12 | Multi-professional input |
| 13 | Patient and public involvement |
= represents items of equal ranking