Takeaway
The modified-DYMUS (Mod-DYMUS) questionnaire is a quick, easy-to-use tool to assess dysphagia in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Why this matters
In MS, early identification of dysphagia and appropriate referral can prevent malnutrition, dehydration, aspiration pneumonia and even death.
The Dysphagia in Multiple Sclerosis (DYMUS) questionnaire effectively identifies dysphagia in patients with MS, however the validity of its psychometric testing has not been thoroughly assessed.