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Table 1 TOM Score (Disability Domain)

From: Intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) in the management of locally advanced oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomata (SCC): disease control and functional outcome using the therapy outcome measure (TOM) score - report from a single U.K. institution

0 Non oral feeding/supplements required to meet all hydration/nutritional needs
1 Non oral feeding/supplements required to meet hydration/nutritional needs. Consistently able to take practice amounts
2 Non oral feeding/supplements required to meet hydration/nutritional needs. Consistently able to take practice amounts
3 Consistently able to take modified consistencies using compensatory strategies. May require feeding supplements. May eat extremely slowly
4 Although eating & drinking is abnormal, it is good enough to meet nutritional requirements. No supplements. May avoid certain foods or eating situations
5 Functionally eating & drinking a normal diet
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Head & Neck Oncology

ISSN: 1758-3284