Validity and reliability of the mixing ability test as masticatory performance outcome in children with spastic cerebral palsy and children with typical development: A pilot study

Remijn, Lianne; Vermaire, Jorine A.; Sanden, M.W.G. Nijhuis-van der; Groen, B.E.; Speksnijder, Caroline M.

doi:10.1111/joor.12690

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“…As hypothesised, the ICC of 0.903 indicated an excellent test‐retest reliability in patients with condylar fractures. In comparison, the ICC of the same MAT in children with cerebral palsy and typical development is 0.69 …”

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“…In comparison, the ICC of the same MAT in children with cerebral palsy and typical development is 0.69. 10 The hypothesis that the outcome of the MAT and MFIQ is at least moderately correlated could not be confirmed since the weak-positive correlation (r = 0.39) of the first test was not convincingly significant (P = .052). There was a moderate correlation of the retest with the MFIQ (r = 0.40) that was significant (P = .042).…”

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confidence: 95%

“…16 A second power analysis based on the MAT reproducibility and validity in a comparable study in children with cerebral palsy showed a sample size of 25-30 patients. 10 Therefore, we choose to include 26 patients.…”

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“…Masticatory performance is the objective efficiency of this mastication process, which can be measured by different methods ( fi comminution or mixing ability methods) . The Utrecht mixing ability test (MAT) with two‐coloured wax was described as a reliable test for patients with cerebral palsy syndrome . For patients with mandibular trauma, such as condylar fracture, the reproducibility and validity of this test have not yet been investigated …”

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confidence: 99%

“…9 The Utrecht mixing ability test (MAT) with two-coloured wax was described as a reliable test for patients with cerebral palsy syndrome. 10 For patients with mandibular trauma, such as condylar fracture, the reproducibility and validity of this test have not yet been investigated. 2,9 Masticatory ability is the subjective testing of the mastication process, which reflects the expectations of the patients and their quality of life by taking the psychological and emotional adjustment of the patient in their daily life into account.…”

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Reproducibility and construct validity of the utrecht mixing ability Test to obtain masticatory performance outcome in patients with condylar mandibular fractures

Weinberg

Vermaire

Forouzanfar

et al. 2019

J of Oral Rehabilitation

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Objective This study assessed the test‐retest reproducibility of the Utrecht mixing ability test (MAT) and the construct validity of the MAT in relation to the Mandibular Function Impairment Questionnaire (MFIQ) in patients with mandibular condylar fractures. Material and methods Twenty‐six patients treated for a mandibular condylar fracture participated in this clinimetric study; all patients performed the MAT twice. Simultaneously the MFIQ was conducted. Test‐retest reliability and construct validity were assessed using the intra‐class correlation coefficient (ICC) and Spearman correlation, respectively. Results The ICC of the MAT was 0.906 (95% CI: 0.801‐0.957), which indicates an excellent reliability. A weak correlation of 0.386 (P = .052) between the first MAT and the overall outcome of the MFIQ was found. A significant moderate correlation of 0.401 (P = .042) was found between the retest of the MAT and the overall outcome of the MFIQ. One question on the MFIQ (about yawning) showed a moderate positive correlation of 0.569 (P = .002) and 0.416 (P = .034) for the MAT test and retest, respectively. Conclusion The MAT is an easy test to use in follow‐up of patients. The test‐retest reliability of this test is excellent in condylar trauma patients. As the validity of the MAT and the MFIQ could not be confirmed, the MFIQ may be an addition to patient's feedback about the rehabilitation process of their mandibular functioning.

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Reproducibility and construct validity of the utrecht mixing ability Test to obtain masticatory performance outcome in patients with condylar mandibular fractures

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Tongue function and its influence on masticatory performance in patients treated for oral cancer: a five-year prospective study

Groot

Merkx

Hamann

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Purpose The purpose of this study was to observe the impact of oral oncological treatment, including the recovery of several tongue functions (force, mobility, and sensory functions), and to determine the influence of these functions on masticatory performance. Materials and methods Masticatory performance and tongue force, mobility, and sensory functions were determined in 123 patients with oral cavity cancer. The assessments were performed 4 weeks before treatment and 4 to 6 weeks, 6 months, 1 year, and 5 years after treatment. Generalized estimation equations and mixed model analyses were performed, correcting for previously identified factors in the same population. Results A significant deterioration in tongue mobility and sensory function was observed in patients with mandible and tongue and/ or floor-of-mouth tumors. Better tongue force and sensory function (thermal and tactile) positively influenced masticatory performance, and this effect was stronger where fewer occlusal units were present. The effect of both the tongue force and maximum bite force was weaker in dentate patients in comparison with patients with full dentures. A web-based application was developed to enable readers to explore our results and provide insight into the coherence between the found factors in the mixed model. Conclusions Tongue function deteriorates after oral oncological treatment, without statistically significant recovery. Adequate bite and tongue forces are especially important for patients with a poor prosthetic state. Patients with sensory tongue function deficits especially benefit from the presence of more occluding pairs.

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‘Eating with Others’: planning, developing and optimising a self-management intervention to promote social eating for patients living with and beyond head and neck cancer

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Moorhead

2024

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Introduction After treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC), up to 90% of patients have difficulties eating and drinking. Despite the enormity of challenges explicitly relating to the social dimension of eating, there are limited extant interventions to specifically support social eating, nor any replicable for use in contemporary clinical practice. This study aims to plan, develop and optimise a self-management intervention to promote social eating for patients living with and beyond HNC. Methods This research was intervention development of a self-management ‘Eating with Others’ resource, guided by the person-based approach (PBA) framework. Initially, a systematic review was conducted, with 24 included studies exploring HNC patients’ social eating experiences, followed by thematically analysed qualitative interviews with patients (n = 14), family members (n = 12) and healthcare professionals (n = 13). Alongside this data, iterative input was sought from an advisory group (n = 22) to culminate in an intervention prototype. The intervention prototype was iteratively user-tested over three cycles for usability and acceptability, using think-aloud interviews (n = 10). Results A patient-centred, evidence-based and theory-driven self-management resource, entitled ‘Eating with Others’, was designed to promote social eating for patients with HNC. Sections included the benefits of social eating; the impact of HNC on social eating, strategies and reflective activities to overcome social eating barriers; and the use of a social eating card for restaurants. The think-aloud interviews revealed that the resource was appropriate and acceptable for patients with HNC. Conclusion The systematic and iterative PBA intervention development framework enabled empirical research findings, relevant theory and extensive advisory group involvement to design an acceptable self-management social eating intervention for patients living with and beyond HNC. Mixed-methods evaluation is required to determine feasibility in clinical practice.

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Validity and reliability of the mixing ability test as masticatory performance outcome in children with spastic cerebral palsy and children with typical development: A pilot study

Abstract: These results indicate that the MAT is suitable and complementary to ultrasound, 3D kinematics, EMG and observation to compare the masticatory performance between children with CP and children with TD, with an acceptable test-retest reliability.

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Reproducibility and construct validity of the utrecht mixing ability Test to obtain masticatory performance outcome in patients with condylar mandibular fractures

Reproducibility and construct validity of the utrecht mixing ability Test to obtain masticatory performance outcome in patients with condylar mandibular fractures

Tongue function and its influence on masticatory performance in patients treated for oral cancer: a five-year prospective study

‘Eating with Others’: planning, developing and optimising a self-management intervention to promote social eating for patients living with and beyond head and neck cancer

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