Development and preliminary validation of a patient‐reported outcome measure for swallowing after total laryngectomy ( <scp>SOAL</scp> questionnaire)

Abstract

The swallowing outcome after laryngectomy (SOAL) questionnaire is a simple, self-administered tool to assess swallowing function post-total laryngectomy. Further specific testing with a laryngectomy cohort is necessary for full validation. Its potential value lies in screening for dysphagia in clinics or during long-term follow-up of laryngectomees.