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Purpose
The Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability (MASA) is an instrument that was designed for bedside evaluations for patients referred for swallowing function assessment.
This assessment measures 24 different areas to gauge a patient’s swallowing ability, in order to make appropriate recommendations for diet and fluid intake.
Alertness
Cooperation
Auditory Comprehension
Respiration
Respiratory Rate (for swallow)
Dysphasia
Dyspraxia
Dysarthria
Saliva (is there drooling?)
Lip seal
Tongue movement
Tongue strength
Tongue coordination
Oral preparation
Gag
Palate
Bolus clearance
Oral Transit
Cough Reflex
Voluntary Cough
Voice
Trache
Pharyngeal phase
Pharyngeal response