Effects of Swallowing Training Combined with Real-time Electrical Stimulation on Dysphagia after Stroke in Patients Aged over 80 / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

@#ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of swallowing training combined with real-time electrical stimulation on dysphagia after stroke. Methods17 patients, older than 80 years old, with dysphagia after stroke, were treated with Vocastim-Master Physiomed Elektromedizin. They were assessed with the Watian drinking water test, swallowing disorder evaluation, swallowing ability evaluation, and α. ResultsAll the assessment significantly improved in the 17 patients (P<0.001). ConclusionSwallowing training combined with real-time electrical stimulation can significantly improve the swallowing capacity of the patients older than 80 after stroke.