Abstract: ObjectiveTo determine the responsiveness of 3 assessment for swallowing disorder on elderly people. Methods40 elderly cases with were assessed with drinking test, classification of swallowing disorder, and swallowing ability evaluation before and 3 weeks after treatment. ResultsThe effect size was 1.04 for drinking test, 1.74 for classification of swallowing disorder and 2.06 for swallowing ability evaluation. The standardized response mean was 2.49 for drinking test, 2.35 for classification of swallowing disorder and 2.78 for swallowing ability evaluation. There was very significant difference before and after treatment in the score of all the scales (P<0.001). ConclusionDrinking test, classification of swallowing disorder, and swallowing ability evaluation are responsive for swallowing disorder in elderly people receiving rehabilitation.

Key words: dysphagia, elderly, drinking test, classification of swallowing disorder, swallowing ability evaluation, responsiveness