The Turkish Mastication Observation and Evaluation (T-MOE) Instrument

Reliability and Validity of the Turkish Mastication Observation and Evaluation (T-MOE) Instrument

The purpose of this study is to test the reliability and validity of the T-MOE among pediatric patients with chewing disorders.

The purpose of this study is to test the reliability and validity of the T-MOE among pediatric patients with chewing disorders.The internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and criterion validity of T-MOE will be investigated. The internal consistency will be assessed using Cronbach's alpha. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) value with 95 % confidence intervals will be calculated for test-retest reliability. The criterion validity of the scale will be determined by assessing the correlation between the T-MOE and Karaduman Chewing Performance Scale and Tongue Thrust Rating Scale.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Having chewing disorders aged between 18 months-12 years
• Being serebral palsy
• Being healthy children

Exclusion Criteria:

• No chewing disorders
• A child aged below 6 months