Table 1.

Questions used in the appraisal of rigor in instrumental evaluations of swallowing.

Was more than one bolus tested?

Was more than one consistency tested?

Were details regarding volume reported?

If used, were details regarding barium (or other contrast) concentration reported?

Were details regarding recording settings reported (specifically signal acquisition rate)?

Were ratings made post hoc from recorded signals (as opposed to online)?

Were raters blinded to participant ID/group assignment?

Were raters blinded to time point/condition?

Were interrater reliability statistics reported?

Were intrarater reliability statistics reported?