We break down the Dysphagia Outcome and Severity Scale (DOSS)—a 7-point scale created to bring consistency, clarity, and objective severity ratings to dysphagia evals. We dig into the original 1999 article, why the scale was developed, and how SLPs can use it to support documentation, payor justification, and person-centered goal writing.

Citation:

Dysphagia Outcome and Severity Scale (DOSS)
O’Neil, K. H., Purdy, M., Falk, J., & Gallo, L. (2014). The Dysphagia Outcome and Severity Scale. The ASHA Leader. https://leader.pubs.asha.org/doi/full/10.1044/leader.FTR1.19062014.36

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