Evidence Based Review of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Swallowing.
- Author:
Jong Bum PARK
1
Author Information
1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea. jbocean@kyuh.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Deglutition;
Deglutition disorders;
Electric stimulation
- MeSH:
Deglutition Disorders;
Deglutition*;
Electric Stimulation*;
Electrodes;
Humans;
Patient Selection;
Rehabilitation;
Research Personnel;
Skin
- From:
Journal of the Korean Dysphagia Society
2016;6(1):15-19
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is a relatively new therapeutic approach for dysphagia, involving the application of electrical current across the skin to excite the nerve or muscle tissue. Recently, investigators are trying to establish a scientific basis for NMES, but there is still debate over the effect of NMES in dysphagia rehabilitation. Moreover, there is a paucity of evidence about patient selection, electrode placement, stimulation parameters, and application duration. This paper is aimed to review recent evidence of NMES for dysphagia management.
