Implementing Dysphagia Outcome Assessments into Clinical Settings: Leveraging Principles of Implementation, Dissemination, and Psychometrics.

Clinicians and researchers should promote the development of psychometrically sound measures, and employ principles of implementation science and effective dissemination strategies to advocate for, and promote the use of, well-designed instruments within their appropriate clinical contexts. Support from governing bodies and funding agencies could enhance future efforts to develop, and encourage widespread uptake of, optimally developed dysphagia assessment tools.