Table 1

NOMS to DOV Conversion.

Odnophagia Conversion
VASDOV
7 to 10Severe pain3
4 to 7Moderate pain2
1 to 3Mild pain1
0No pain0
Dysphagia Conversion
NomsDOV
1NPO + PEG4
2NPO + PEG, trials with therapy only4
3Peg + Chopped & Honey thick3
4Thick liquids + Chopped or soft & nectar2
5Either soft or nectar thick1
6Extra time to eat but regular and thins0
7Normal, regular and thins0
Voice Conversion
NomsDOV
1No Voice3
2Cannot functionally communicate3
3Functional but severely limited2
4Moderate limitation2
5Min-Mod limitation1
6Minimal limitation1
7Normal0