Concurrent Use of Videofluoroscopic and Nutritional Intake Measures in the Assessment of Pediatric Patients With Dysphagia: A Scoping Review

Key Points

• This review aims to identify and evaluate valid nutritional intake measures related to dysphagia assessment in pediatric patients.
• Conducted a scoping review of existing literature on dysphagia assessment measures.
• Focused on the validity and reliability of nutritional intake assessments.
• Considered the relationship between physiologic impairments and VFSS (videofluoroscopic swallow studies).
• Highlighted the lack of comprehensive nutritional measures for dysphagia.
• Identified a need for better integration of VFSS findings with dietary assessments.
• Indicated that existing measures may not fully address physiologic challenges in pediatric dysphagia.