Functional Oral Intake Scale
Also written as: FOIS — Functional Oral Intake Scale
Seven-level ordinal scale measuring functional oral intake of food and liquid for patients with dysphagia.
Full Definition
The Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS) is a validated seven-point ordinal scale that documents the functional level of oral intake in patients with dysphagia. Ranging from Level 1 (no oral intake) to Level 7 (normal oral intake with no restrictions), the FOIS provides a standardized method for tracking changes in functional swallowing ability over time. This outcome measure is particularly useful for documenting progress in dysphagia therapy and communicating functional status across healthcare settings and disciplines.
Usage
Usage note: Capitalize all major words in the full term. FOIS is acceptable after first reference.
In Context
- "The patient progressed from a Functional Oral Intake Scale Level 2 to Level 5 following six weeks of dysphagia therapy." — Progress report
- "Admission Functional Oral Intake Scale score was 3, indicating oral intake of certain consistencies with supervision." — Initial assessment