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Impairments in sensory or motor function, however, may hinder laryngo\u2010pharyngeal clearance, leading to hypopharyngeal secretion accumulation and compromised swallowing safety. This study aimed to translate the Murray Secretion Scale into Turkish (MSS\u2010TR) and to evaluate its content validity and inter\u2010 and intra\u2010rater reliability. The primary goal was to determine whether the Turkish version of the scale is a reliable and valid tool for clinical use in assessing pharyngolaryngeal secretion severity during fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n \n The study involved a multi\u2010step process: (1) translation and back\u2010translation of the original Murray Secretion Scale, (2) expert review to establish content validity using the Content Validity Index (CVI) and (3) reliability testing using 40 FEES recordings assessed by four experienced speech\u2010language therapists. Intra\u2010rater reliability was evaluated via the Wilcoxon signed\u2010rank test and Kendall's\u00a0\u03c4\n b<\/jats:sub>\n , while inter\u2010rater reliability was assessed using Fleiss\u2019 Kappa and percentage agreement.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n Content validity was confirmed with a CVI of 0.86 for the overall scale, with the highest agreement (CVI = 1.00) for the most severe score category. Intra\u2010rater analyses showed no significant differences between repeated evaluations (\n p<\/jats:italic>\n > 0.05) and demonstrated high ordinal consistency (Kendall's \u03c4\n b<\/jats:sub>\n : 0.933\u20131.000). Inter\u2010rater reliability was substantial to almost perfect for all score levels, with Fleiss\u2019 Kappa values ranging from 0.634 to 0.862 across sessions. The overall percentage agreement among raters was 94.4%. However, grade 2 on the MSS\u2010TR showed slightly lower levels of compliance, indicating potential clinical uncertainty in this category.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n The MSS\u2010TR showed strong content validity and high intra\u2010 and inter\u2010rater reliability, supporting its use as a standardized instrument in Turkish clinical practice. These data indicate that the scale can reliably evaluate secretion severity during swallowing assessments, aiding clinical decision\u2010making in dysphagia management. Additional research is necessary to investigate how it applies across various patient populations and clinical settings.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS<\/jats:title>\n \n What is already known on this subject<\/jats:italic>\n \n \n The Murray Secretion Scale (MSS) is a widely used tool for assessing the severity of secretions during fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES). Before this study, a Turkish version of the MSS with verified content validity for use in Turkish\u2010speaking clinical settings did not exist.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:list-item>\n \n Standardized secretion severity ratings improve consistency in dysphagia evaluation and allow consistent reporting across studies and clinical environments.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:list-item>\n \n Consistent assessment of mid\u2010range secretion levels may be challenging and could necessitate clinician training and calibration.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:list-item>\n <\/jats:list>\n What this paper adds to existing knowledge<\/jats:italic>\n \n \n This study introduces the first Turkish translation and cultural adaption of the MSS (MSS\u2010TR), addressing the lack of a standardized tool for assessing secretion severity among Turkish\u2010speaking clinicians.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:list-item>\n \n The MSS\u2010TR shown strong content validity and high intra\u2010 and inter\u2010rater reliability, supporting its 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