Chewing Problem
Conditions
Brief summary
The study will investigate to verify whether pediatric dentists could determine chewing performance level by using Karaduman Chewing Performance Scale in children.
Detailed description
The KCPS was developed by physical therapists who had expertise in pediatric swallowing disorders. This scale could be used as a practical tool to define chewing disorders as a common language for professionals due to its quick and easy to use features. However, its reliability in other professions has not been verified. The study will investigate to verify whether pediatric dentists could determine chewing performance level by using Karaduman Chewing Performance Scale in children.
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTKaraduman Chewing Performance Scale
For chewing evaluation, children will be asked to bite and chew a standardized biscuit. Each chewing evaluation will be scored according to the KCPS.
Sponsors
Hacettepe University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
2 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
* Typical developing children * Children with cerebral palsy (CP) * Above the age of 2 years
Exclusion criteria
* Children who were under the age of 2 years * Who used any medicine and/or oral appliances that may affect chewing performance * Who had a previous evaluation of chewing function and received any chewing training
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Karaduman Chewing Performance Scale | 2 months | The Karaduman Chewing Performance Scale is a 5 level ordinal scale between 0 to 4. Level 0 indicates Normal chewing, level 4 means No biting and chewing. Higher levels mean worse chewing performance level. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed