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MASA Swallowing Exam

MASA Swallowing Exam

by Florida Dysphagia Institute, LLC

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 14, 2019
  • December 6, 2019

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Florida Dysphagia Institute, LLC
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This clinical tool automates the scoring of a standardized swallowing examination. It provides a comprehensive analysis of a patient's swallowing ability, including a total score, dysphagia severity, aspiration risk, and a profile of strengths and weaknesses.

✓Automated exam scoring
✓Total score out of 200
✓Dysphagia severity ranking
✓Aspiration risk index ranking
✓Graphic profile of strengths and weaknesses
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What's New in MASA Swallowing Exam

1.0.3

December 6, 2019

In our latest release, we've made some minor updates for iOS 13 compatibility and fixed a few cosmetic issues. In an earlier release, we added a full manual detailing the MASA exam procedure, scoring criteria, references from literature and many other details.

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Convenient

I love the convenience but the consecutive item scoring selection screens do not fill the whole screen as each one progresses and by the last item it is cut in half. I am familiar with the assessment so I know what I am looking for in the descriptors, but someone less familiar would need to go back to a paper version to read the levels for that item. Is this an iOS 15 issue? Fix this issue and you get a 5!!
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Time saver- however

Great app! my only suggestion, at least for the ipad app - could you list the scoring criteria /task description from the manual on a side column for reference on each scoring item?
Nat Rose SLPNat Rose SLP

Practical time saver

Saves a great deal of time for me, visual report is something my patients have appreciated vs just a number. Love having the manual on hand to help promote consistency. Works well, haven’t encountered any problems
Mbee46Mbee46

Display flaws

This app could be a time saver if you administer the MASA. However, there are a few flaws I’ve found. 1) As you continue through the pages they become progressively cut off, showing only a portion of the page you’re supposed to be on and part of the prior page. 2) If you decide that you want to back up to a previous page to change a score, the app freezes and the ‘next’ button doesn’t work, meaning you have to start all over from the beginning. I am running this app on an iPhone X. These flaws along with the high subscription cost do not make this app worthwhile at the time I am writing this review. I do hope the developers will fix these issues and also reconsider the cost.
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RS105RS105

Response from developer

Thank you for this review and our apologies for the delay in responding. We have now tested this app with iPhones from 6s to 11 and have not experienced any crashes. The back button (<) located in the upper left hand corner of the screen functions well to revise any items without having to restart the exam. Landscape mode has now been disabled to avoid any confusion regarding not being able to see the entire screen. We also have a 'bug reporter' enabled....if you encounter any issues with the app just shake the phone. This action will launch the bug reporter wizard and send us a screenshot and other useful information to help improve this app. We agree completely that this app saves time during clinical evaluations. The app also promotes consistency across clinicians and reduces summary errors. We hope clinicians will continue to use this app and notify us of any issues encountered.

Disappointing

I’m not sure who this app is aimed at because an experienced clinician would not have any use for it and a novice one would not learn from it. Namely, because there is No data to show how the “risk” was quantified. You input a self reported parameter into a “calculator” and it spits out a number without any references. What are they using to determine how “mild” risk for aspiration is determined. Maybe future edits will strengthen this tool.
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FAQ

What is the MASA Swallowing Exam app?

The MASA Swallowing Exam app is a digital tool designed to automatically score the standardized Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability (MASA) clinical examination. It helps clinicians analyze patient swallowing capabilities and identify potential risks.

How does the MASA Swallowing Exam app work?

Clinicians administer the MASA standardized clinical examination, and then use the app to input the results. The app automatically calculates a total score, ranks dysphagia severity and aspiration risk, and generates a graphic profile of the patient's swallowing strengths and weaknesses.

What information does the MASA Swallowing Exam app provide?

The app provides a total score out of 200, a dysphagia severity ranking, an aspiration risk index ranking, and a visual profile detailing the examiner's identified strengths and weaknesses in the patient's swallowing ability.

Is the MASA Swallowing Exam app free to use?

The MASA Swallowing Exam app is available for free download, but requires a monthly or yearly subscription for unlimited access to the scoring tool. The subscription does not automatically renew.

What devices support the MASA Swallowing Exam app?

The MASA Swallowing Exam app is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

When was the MASA Swallowing Exam app last updated?

The MASA Swallowing Exam app was last updated on December 6, 2019, with version 1.0.3. It was initially released on August 14, 2019.

Who developed the MASA Swallowing Exam app?

The MASA Swallowing Exam app was developed by Florida Dysphagia Institute, LLC. It is intended for use by dysphagia clinicians.

What is the user rating for the MASA Swallowing Exam app?

The MASA Swallowing Exam app has a rating of 3.7 stars based on 11 ratings. Users should always seek a doctor's advice when interpreting results.