Abstract The Eating and Drinking Ability Classification System (EDACS) was developed to
evaluate dysphagia in children with cerebral palsy (CP). This study aimed to investigate the …

PURPOSE: To assess the interrater reliability, construct validity and usability of the Eating
and Drinking Ability Classification System (EDACS) among Dutch children with Cerebral …

Aim As there is little evidence for concurrent validity of the Eating and Drinking Ability
Classification System (EDACS), this study aimed to determine its concurrent validity and …

AIM: This study evaluated the inter-observer reliability and stability over time of the Eating
and Drinking Ability Classification System (EDACS) for children and young people with …

This study aimed to investigate the relationships between various classification systems
assessing the severity of oropharyngeal dysphagia and communication function and other …

Background: Disorders of movement and posture associated with cerebral palsy (CP) often
lead to childhood difficulties with feeding, eating, drinking and swallowing which extend into …

Aim The aim of this study was to develop a valid classification system to describe eating and
drinking ability in people with cerebral palsy (CP), and to test its reliability. Method The …

Aim To determine (1) the reproducibility of the Eating and Drinking Ability Classification
System (EDACS);(2) EDACS classification distribution in a population‐based cohort with …

This prospective study has two aims. The first aim is to assess the concurrent validity of the
Eating and Drinking Ability Classification System (EDACS) as a means of identifying …

Objective: The purpose was to devise a dysphagia scale for disabled children that could be
applied by various medical professionals, family members, and personnel in treatment and …