Effects of Electrical Stimulation on Dysphagia after Stroke
- VernacularTitle:电刺激对脑卒中吞咽障碍康复的效果
- Author:
Xianni WANG
;
Hong LIN
;
Haini QI
;
Yifang ZHU
;
Ping XU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
stroke, dysphagia, rehabilitation, electrical stimulation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2008;14(3):222-223
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the effects of electrical stimulation on dysphagia after stroke.Methods 40 patients with dysphagia after stroke were divided into control group and research group randomly.Both groups were treated with rehabilitation training and medicine.Research group was managed with electrical stimulation in addition.They were assessed with the classification of dysphagia.Results Dysphagia was reduced in both groups,but was better in the research group than in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion Electrical stimulation can improve the recovery of deglutition.
