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5-Minute Drooling Quotient Scale (DQ5)

5-Minute Drooling Quotient (DQ5) Scale is a validated scale to quantify the severity of drooling and to monitor the response to treatment in 5 minutes. Here, you can find all the instructions needed to administer this scale in children.  


Drooling Impact Scale 

This validated scale aids at quantifying  the impact of drooling on the child and their caregivers from the medical and social perspectives. 

Sialorrhea Checklist

A template that aids in the assessment and management of sialorrhea in Children with Medical Complexity.  

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