Globus Pharyngeus, Validation
Conditions
Keywords
globus, sensation, pharyngeus, laryngopharyngeal, measure, perceived, Turkish
Brief summary
Purpose of the study is the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Laryngopharyngeal Measure of Perceived Sensation (T-LUMP) Questionnaire, so that it would be used as an assessment tool for Turkish globus pharyngeus patients.
Detailed description
Globus pharyngeus or sensation may be defined as a feeling of something a lump in the throat without dysphagia. The study will assess the construct validity and reliability of the Turkish version of Laryngopharyngeal Measure of Perceived Sensation (T-LUMP) Questionnaire. The investigators developed the Turkish version of this questionnaire (T-LUMP), according to the cross-cultural adaptation guidelines. Two translators translated the LUMP into Turkish and a native English language speaker reverse-translated it into English. The back translation was sent to the original author for proofreading. The final version of the LUMP questionnaire consisted of 8 basic and understandable questions related with globus pharyngeus symptoms.
Interventions
OTHERTurkish Version of Laryngopharyngeal Measure of Perceived Sensation Questionnaire
The Turkish Version of Laryngopharyngeal Measure of Perceived Sensation Questionnaire consists of 8 questions related with globus pharyngeus symptoms.
Sponsors
Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* diagnosed with globus pharyngeus in study group * Able to speak, read, understand and write in Turkish * give a consent form
Exclusion criteria
* patients with dysphagia or odynophagia * laryngeal organic pathologies * pharyngeal organic pathologies * epiglottic retroversion * malignancy * pregnancy * mental disorders * neurological disorders * major psychiatric disorders * Underwent laryngectomy/neck dissection/tracheostomy/neck radiotherapy * Underwent any surgery last a year * Cognitive limitations * give not a consent form
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The outcomes of the visual analog scale | Baseline | The globus sense was assessed by visual analog scale. The minimum score is 0 and maximum score is 100 on a line as 100 millimetres . The high scores were worst low scores were good. |
| The outcomes of the Turkish Version of Laryngopharyngeal Measure of Perceived Sensation Questionnaire | Baseline | Turkish version of the questionnaire consists of 8 questions about globus pharyngeus consequences during patients at least a year and healty subjects. The minimum score is 0 and maximum score is 32. The lower scores mean no problem, higher scores mean significant problem. |
| The outcomes of Glasgow Edinburg Throat Scale | Baseline | It was assessed by Turkish validated Glasgow Edinburg Throat Scale that a self questionnaire in globus pharyngeus patients. The minimum score is 0 and maximum score is 7 per question. The high scores were worst low scores were good. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Yale pharyngeal residue severity rating scale | Baseline | The scale consists of 5 assessment units for pharyngeal residue. The scores are from 1 to 5. Low score is better, higher score is worse. |
| Eating Assessment Tool | Baseline | The Turkish validated questionnaire consists of 10 questions that scores are from 0 to 40. Low score is better, higher score is worse. |
| Penetration and aspiration scale | Baseline | The scale consists of 8 levels for assessment of penetration and aspiration. The scores are from 0 to 8. Low score is better, higher score is worse. |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Subject demographics | Baseline | The median values of age and ratio of gender, and education with profession profile in all groups |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed