MASA: The Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability

Giselle Mann, Ph.D.

Designed for use in bedside evaluations of patients referred for swallowing function assessment. The Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability is a quick and reliable tool. It is an efficient and cost-effective assessment tool allowing clinicians to evaluate patients and determine which ones are true candidates for more involved instrumental evaluation. This tool may also be utilized for monitoring swallowing skills over time.

The manual will include a technical manual as well as step-by-step user's guide. The user's guide section will also include information on how to use the instrument for outcomes data collection, monitoring patient status, and other clinical applications other than its primary purpose.

Features:
• CD-ROM containing scoring form that can be printed as needed provides clinicians with a life time supply of forms.
• Quick, easy to administer test allows clinicians to determine the presence of dysphagia and aspiration and the need for a more complete videofluorographic examination.
• Complete field study, data collection, and statistical analysis completed to ensure reliability.