Table 5 The percentages of having swallowing problems and the median of GOHAI score according to having the swallowing problem in EAT-10 items
| Â | Having problem | GOHAI score (median) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
% | Having problem | Having no problem | P value* | |
My swallowing problem has caused me to lose weight | 32.0 | 44.5 | 54.0 | < 0.001 |
My swallowing problem interferes with my ability to go out for meals | 24.0 | 44.0 | 53.0 | < 0.001 |
Swallowing liquids takes extra effort | 32.0 | 45.0 | 54.0 | < 0.001 |
Swallowing solids takes extra effort | 38.0 | 45.0 | 55.0 | < 0.001 |
Swallowing pills takes extra effort | 40.0 | 45.0 | 55.0 | < 0.001 |
Swallowing is painful | 37.0 | 45.0 | 55.0 | < 0.001 |
The pleasure of eating is affected by my swallowing | 41.0 | 45.0 | 55.0 | < 0.001 |
When I swallow food sticks in my throat | 44.0 | 45.0 | 54.0 | < 0.001 |
I cough when I eat | 43.0 | 45.0 | 55.0 | < 0.001 |
Swallowing is stressful | 37.0 | 45.0 | 54.0 | < 0.001 |