The Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability (MASA) is a valuable tool used to evaluate swallowing function and provide diet recommendations. The MASA scoring sheet is a comprehensive assessment that covers various aspects of swallowing, including alertness, cooperation, respiration, dysphasia, saliva, lip seal, tongue movement, oral preparation, bolus clearance, cough reflex, voice, pharyngeal phase, diet and fluid recommendations, swallow integrity, diagnosis, and summary.
What is MASA?
MASA is a quick and reliable tool designed for bedside evaluations of patients referred for swallowing function assessment. It is an efficient and cost-effective method for evaluating swallowing ability, making it a popular choice among healthcare professionals. The MASA scoring sheet is used to assess a patient’s ability to swallow safely and effectively, providing valuable information for diet recommendations and treatment plans.
MASA-C: A Tool for Evaluating Dysphagia and Aspiration in Cancer Patients
MASA-C is a specialized tool used to evaluate the risk of dysphagia and aspiration in cancer patients. It consists of 15 items that measure various aspects of swallowing, including auditory comprehension, chest status, neck palpation, mouth opening, taste, smell, diet, dysarthria, oral mucous membrane, palate, bolus clearance, oral transit, cough, voice, trache, pharyngeal phase, pharyngeal response, and diet recommendation. MASA-C is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals working with cancer patients who are at risk of dysphagia and aspiration.
Downloading the MASA PDF
Unfortunately, it appears that there is no publicly available PDF version of the MASA or MASA-C scoring sheets. However, healthcare professionals can access the MASA instruction manual and scoring sheet through various online resources or by purchasing a copy of the Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability book. It is essential to note that the MASA and MASA-C are copyrighted materials, and any use or distribution of the scoring sheets should be done with proper authorization and credit to the original authors.
References
The Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability (MASA) was developed by Steven B. Leder, Paul D. Neubauer, and Giselle Mann in 2002. The MASA-C was also developed by the same authors, with a focus on evaluating the risk of dysphagia and aspiration in cancer patients. For more information on the MASA and MASA-C, please refer to the original publication or contact the authors directly.
- Mann, G., Leder, S. B., & Neubauer, P. D. (2002). The Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability.
- Leder, S. B., Neubauer, P. D., & Mann, G. (2002). The MASA-C: A tool for evaluating dysphagia and aspiration in cancer patients.
By following the MASA and MASA-C guidelines, healthcare professionals can provide accurate and reliable assessments of swallowing function, ultimately improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
