Effect of Swallowing Training on Dysphagia after Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Neoplasm
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2016.03.025
- VernacularTitle:吞咽功能训练对头颈部肿瘤放射治疗患者吞咽困难的效果
- Author:
Lijuan ZHANG
;
Nan JIANG
;
Yue ZHAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
neoplasm;
head;
neck;
radiotherapy;
dysphagia;
swallowing training
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2016;22(3):350-353
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the effect of swallowing training on dysphagia in patients with head and neck neoplasm receiving ra-diotherapy. Methods 60 patients with head and neck neoplasm receiving radiotherapy from March, 2014 to August, 2015 were divided into intervention group (n=30) and control group (n=30) randomly. The control group received routine nursing and relevant health education, while the intervention group received swallowing training from 2 weeks before to 3 months after radiotherapy. They were assessed with Functional Oral Intake Scale and M. D. Anderson Dysphagia Inventory 1 week, 3 months after radiotherapy. Results The scores of Function-al Oral Intake Scale (Z=-3.195, P<0.01), the total score of M. D. Anderson Dysphagia Inventory and the subscores (t>4.385, P<0.01) were better in the intervention group than in the control group 1 week after radiotherapy, as well as 3 months after radiotherapy (Z=-4.436, P<0.01;t>5.361, P<0.01). Conclusion Swallowing training could improve the condition of dysphagia of head and neck neoplasm patients after radiotherapy.
