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Jamil A, Imtiaz M, Muhammad A, Rahat A, Obaid HB, Jarral J, Imran R. Evidence based therapeutic and assessment techniques to rehabilitate post stroke dysphagia patients-A systematic review. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2024:10.1007/s00405-024-08874-9. [PMID: 39105791 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-024-08874-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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PURPOSE Dysphagia is most prevalent among post stroke aging adults. This systematic review was conducted to collect evidence-based data regarding assessment and therapeutic techniques used to rehabilitate post stroke dysphagia patients. METHODS Four major databases including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Science direct and Google scholar were searched systematically using the defined search strategy to target Randomized Controlled Trials conducted from January 2018 to 2023 using the pre-defined search strategy by three independent reviewers. RESULTS After following PRISMA guidelines, fifteen articles matched the inclusion criteria. Several evidence based therapies like Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Therapy, Effortful Swallowing Training, Tongue Pressure Strength and Accuracy Training, Electrical Stimulation of Hyoid Muscles, Modified Chin Tuck Against Resistance exercise, Oral Neuromuscular Training, and Conventional Speech Therapy with Functional Electrical Stimulation were used frequently for the treatment of old age post stroke dysphagia in different rehabilitation centers. Along with this, a list of different assessment methodologies and tools was made that were used including Functional Oral Intake Scale, Fiber optic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing, Penetration Aspiration Scale, Pooling Scale, Video fluoroscopic Dysphagia Scale, Iowa Oral Performance Instrument, Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability, and Repetitive Saliva Swallowing Test. CONCLUSION Dysphagia is known to be serious complication of stroke. This systematic review shows a significant impact of therapeutic techniques on post stroke dysphagia patients and demonstrates that neuromuscular electrical stimulation therapy is one of the most effective therapeutic techniques used to rehabilitate post stroke dysphagia patients.
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- Anam Jamil
- Senior Lecturer, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shifa Tameer-E-Millat University, Park Road, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Senior Lecturer, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shifa Tameer-E-Millat University, Park Road, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Senior Lecturer, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shifa Tameer-E-Millat University, Park Road, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Mehnaz Fatima Foundation, Jutial, Gilgit, Pakistan
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- Senior Lecturer, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shifa Tameer-E-Millat University, Park Road, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Meng QN, Zhu Y, Liu SW, Hu B, Chai DJ, Dong CX. Study on the treatment of dysphagia after stroke with electromyographic biofeedback intensive training. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12:3725-3733. [PMID: 38994319 PMCID: PMC11235442 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i19.3725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Dysphagia, or swallowing disorder, is a common complication following stroke, significantly impacting patients' quality of life. Electromyographic biofeedback (EMGBF) therapy has emerged as a potential rehabilitation technique to improve swallowing function, but its efficacy in comparison with conventional treatments remains to be further explored. AIM To investigate the effects of different treatment intensities of EMGBF on swallowing function and motor speed after stroke. METHODS The participants were divided into three groups, all of which received routine neurological drug therapy and motor function rehabilitation training. On the basis of routine swallowing disorder training, the EMGBF group received additional EMGBF training, while the enhanced EMGBF group received two additional training sessions. Four weeks before and after treatment, the degree of swallowing disorder was evaluated using the degree of swallowing disorder score (VGF) and the Rosenbek penetration-aspiration scale (PAS). RESULTS Initially, there was no significant difference in VGF and PAS scores among the groups (P > 0.05). After four weeks, all groups showed significant improvement in both VGF scores and PAS scores. Furthermore, the standardized swallowing assessment and videofluoroscopic dysphagia scale scores also improved significantly post-treatment, indicating enhanced swallowing function and motor function of the hyoid-bone laryngeal complex, particularly in the intensive EMGBF group. CONCLUSION EMGBF training is more effective than traditional swallowing training in improving swallowing function and the movement rate of the hyoid laryngeal complex in patients with post-stroke dysphagia.
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- Qing-Nan Meng
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar 161000, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar 161000, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar 161000, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar 161000, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar 161000, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar 161000, Heilongjiang Province, China
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Wang Z, Xiao Z, Shen Q, Zhao N, Zhang W. Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Post-Stroke Dysphagia Treatment: A Systemic Evaluation and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Dysphagia 2024; 39:424-432. [PMID: 37914887 DOI: 10.1007/s00455-023-10626-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is a novel treatment method that stimulates patients' swallowing functions. This systemic review was designed to evaluate the impact of NMES on dysphagia in stroke patients. Databases including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library were searched from the date of establishment to January 28th, 2022. Two investigators identified all included studies and compared the swallowing function after NMES treatment with traditional therapy (TT). The Cochrane risk bias assessment tool was utilized to analyze the quality of included studies. Research outcomes included Swallowing Quality of Life (SWAL-QoL), Penetration-Aspiration Scale (PAS), Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS), Dysphagia Outcomes and Severity Scale (DOSS), the Repeat Salivary Swallowing Test (RSST), and Water Swallowing Test (WST). We extracted the mean and standard deviation of specific outcomes at the baseline level and after the treatment in both NMES and TT groups for subsequent meta-analysis. 9 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-RCTs were included, and remarkable differences were found between patients treated with or without NMES in respect of FOIS scores (SMD = 0.48; 95% CI 0.26-0.70, P < 0.0001), PAS scores (SMD = - 0.56; 95% CI 1.01-0.10, P = 0.02), and SWAL-QoL scores (SMD = 0.57; 95% CI 0.00-1.14, P = 0.05). No significant difference was manifested in WST, RSST, and DOSS (SMD: - 0.02; 95% CI 0.38-0.35, P = 0.93). Evidence suggests that NMES is more effective for post-stroke dysphagia patients than treatment without NMES.
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- Zhenni Wang
- Department of Rehabilitation Therapy, Shanghai Ruijin Rehabilitation Hospital, Shanghai, 200023, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Therapy, Shanghai Ruijin Rehabilitation Hospital, Shanghai, 200023, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Therapy, Shanghai Ruijin Rehabilitation Hospital, Shanghai, 200023, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Therapy, Shanghai Ruijin Rehabilitation Hospital, Shanghai, 200023, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No.197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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Zhu H, Deng X, Luan G, Zhang Y, Wu Y. Comparison of efficacy of non-pharmacological intervention for post-stroke dysphagia: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis. BMC Neurosci 2023; 24:53. [PMID: 37845642 PMCID: PMC10578008 DOI: 10.1186/s12868-023-00825-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023] Open
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Increasingly, non-pharmacological interventions are being identified and applied to post-stroke dysphagia. Nevertheless, there is insufficient evidence to assess which type of interventions are more effective. In this study, the randomized controlled trials of non-pharmacological interventions on post-stroke dysphagia were retrieved from the relevant databases. Including 96 studies and 12 non-drug treatments. Then, and the network meta-analysis is carried out by statistical software. The results show: In the aspects of videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS), Standardized Swallowing Assessment (SSA), swallowing-quality of life (SWAL-QOL), Water swallow test (WST); Acupuncture + electrotherapy + rehabilitation training, acupuncture + rehabilitation training + massage, electrotherapy + rehabilitation training, acupuncture + electrotherapy + rehabilitation training, electrotherapy, acupuncture + rehabilitation training + acupoints sticking application have significant effects in post-stroke dysphagia. Compared with other interventions, they have more advantages in improving the above indicators. A substantial number of high-quality randomized clinical trials are still necessary in the prospective to validate the therapeutic effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions in post-stroke dysphagia and the results of this Bayesian network meta-analysis.
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- Hao Zhu
- The First Clinical Medical College, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital, Hefei, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.
- Tuina Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.
- Tuina Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.
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Wang Y, Xu L, Wang L, Jiang M, Zhao L. Effects of transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation on post-stroke dysphagia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1163045. [PMID: 37228409 PMCID: PMC10203701 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1163045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Background Dysphagia is one of the common complications after stroke. It is closely related to lung infection and malnutrition. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is widely used in the treatment of post-stroke dysphagia, but the evidence-based medical evidence of NMES is limited. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of NMES in patients with post-stroke dysphagia by systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods We searched the CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, SinoMed, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases for all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of NMES in the treatment of post-stroke dysphagia from the establishment of the database to 9 June 2022. The risk of bias assessment tool recommended by Cochrane and the GRADE method was used to assess the risk of bias and the quality of evidence. RevMan 5.3 was used for statistical analysis. Sensitivity and subgroup analyses were performed to evaluate the intervention effect more specifically. Results A total of 46 RCTs and 3,346 patients with post-stroke dysphagia were included in this study. Our meta-analysis showed that NMES combined with routine swallowing therapy (ST) could effectively improve swallowing function in Penetration-Aspiration Scale (MD = -0.63, 95% CI [-1.15, -0.12], P = 0.01), Functional Oral Intake Scale (MD = 1.32, 95% CI [0.81, 1.83], P < 0.00001), Functional Dysphagia Scale (MD = - 8.81, 95% CI [-16.48, -1.15], P = 0.02), the Standardized Swallowing Assessment (MD = -6.39, 95% CI [-6.56, -6.22], P < 0.00001), the Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (MD = 1.42, 95% CI [1.28, 1.57], P < 0.00001) and the Water swallow test (MD = -0.78, 95% CI [-0.84, -0.73], P < 0.00001). Furthermore, it could improve the quality of life (MD = 11.90, 95% CI [11.10, 12.70], P < 0.00001), increase the upward movement distance of hyoid bone (MD = 2.84, 95% CI [2.28, 3.40], P < 0.00001) and the forward movement distance of hyoid bone (MD = 4.28, 95% CI [3.93, 4.64], P < 0.00001), reduce the rate of complications (OR = 0.37, 95%CI [0.24, 0.57], P < 0.00001). Subgroup analyses showed that NMES+ST was more effective at 25 Hz, 7 mA or 0-15 mA, and at courses ( ≤ 4 weeks). Moreover, patients with an onset of fewer than 20 days and those older than 60 years appear to have more positive effects after treatment. Conclusion NMES combined with ST could effectively increase the forward and upward movement distance of the hyoid bone, improve the quality of life, reduce the rate of complications, and improve the swallowing function of patients with post-stroke dysphagia. However, its safety needs to be further confirmed. Systematic review registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO, identifier: CRD42022368416.
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- Yuhan Wang
- Acupuncture and Moxibustion College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Gastroenterology Department, Yongchuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Acupuncture and Moxibustion College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Acupuncture and Moxibustion College, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Acupuncture and Moxibustion College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Zhuang Y, Wang X, Yin X, Li X, Liu W. Exploration of treatment methods for patients with post-stroke dysphagia: a network meta-analysis. Biotechnol Genet Eng Rev 2023:1-18. [PMID: 36966378 DOI: 10.1080/02648725.2023.2184044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/27/2023]
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To compare the effects of various therapies in patients with post-stroke dysphagia. DATA SOURCES We searched databases between January 1980 and 2022. STUDY ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on therapy for dysphagia after stroke. STUDY APPRAISAL AND SYNTHESIS METHODS The outcomes were improvement in dysphagia, case fatality, and chest infection or pneumonia, reported as OR (odd ratio), 95% CrI (confidence interval), and SUCRA (the surface under the cumulative ranking curve analysis) score. Forty-two randomized controlled trials (2,993 patients, seven therapies, and one control) were included. In the improvement of dysphagia analysis, the following therapies were superior to the control: Acupuncture, behavioral interventions, drug therapy, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and pharyngeal electrical stimulation (PES). In the case fatality analysis, OR and 95% CrI indicated none of the therapies were superior to the control. In the chest infection or pneumonia analysis, OR values showed that no therapy was superior to the control. Our Network Meta-analysis suggests that commonly used therapies for dysphagia after stroke have equal efficacies.
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- Yueyang Zhuang
- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Intensive Care Unit, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Rehabilitation Industry Institute, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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Shen MJ, Hu CX, Lu C. Efficacy of enteral nutrition support with probiotics in patients with swallowing disorders after cerebralvascular accident. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2023; 31:155-162. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v31.i4.155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Malnutrition is an independent risk factor for poor prognosis of cerebralvascular accident (CVA) patients, but it is difficult to ensure timely digestion and absorption of nutrients by simple enteral nutrition support, while enteral nutrition support with probiotics is an effective means to improve gastrointestinal function and nutrient absorption, which can be used for patients with dysphagia after stroke.
AIM To evaluate the efficacy of enteral nutrition support containing probiotics in patients with swallowing disorders after CVA (stroke).
METHODS A total of 106 patients with dysphagia after stroke treated at our hospital from September 2017 to October 2020 were selected and divided into either an observation group (n = 53) or a control group (n = 53) by the random number table method. The control group received routine enteral nutrition support, and the observation group received enteral nutrition support with probiotics. Both groups were treated for 2 wk. Nutritional parameters [hemoglobin (Hb), albumin (ALB), and total protein (TP)], immune function indexes [total lymphocyte count (TLC) in peripheral blood and serum immunoglobulin (Ig)M, IgG, and IgA], National Institute of Health stroke scale (NIHSS) score, acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ (APACHE Ⅱ) score, and intestinal barrier function indexes [diamine oxidase (DAO) and D-lactic acid (D-LA)] before treatment and at 1 wk and 2 wk after treatment were compared between the two groups. The occurrence of gastrointestinal complications, hospital stay, and hospital expenses were recorded.
RESULTS The levels of peripheral blood TLC and serum IgM, IgG, IgA, Hb, ALB, and TP in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group after 1 and 2 wk of treatment (P < 0.05). NIHSS score, APACHEⅡ score, and serum DAO and D-LA levels in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group after 1 and 2 wk of treatment (P < 0.05). The length of hospital stay in the observation group was shorter than that in the control group, and the incidence of gastrointestinal complications and hospitalization expenses were lower than those in the control group (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION The application of enteral nutrition support with probiotics in patients with dysphagia after stroke can effectively reduce the occurrence of gastrointestinal complications and improve the nutritional status and immune function of patients, promote the recovery of intestinal barrier function, shorten the rehabilitation process, and has low medical costs.
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- Min-Jin Shen
- Department of Gastroenterology, Jinhua Central Hospital, Jinhua 321000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jinhua Central Hospital, Jinhua 321000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jinhua Central Hospital, Jinhua 321000, Zhejiang Province, China
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Shen MJ, Hu CX, Lu C. Efficacy of enteral nutrition support with probiotics in patients with swallowing disorders after cerebralvascular accident. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2023; 31:150-156. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v31.i4.150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Malnutrition is an independent risk factor for poor prognosis of cerebralvascular accident (CVA) patients, but it is difficult to ensure timely digestion and absorption of nutrients by simple enteral nutrition support, while enteral nutrition support with probiotics is an effective means to improve gastrointestinal function and nutrient absorption, which can be used for patients with dysphagia after stroke.
AIM To evaluate the efficacy of enteral nutrition support containing probiotics in patients with swallowing disorders after CVA (stroke).
METHODS A total of 106 patients with dysphagia after stroke treated at our hospital from September 2017 to October 2020 were selected and divided into either an observation group (n = 53) or a control group (n = 53) by the random number table method. The control group received routine enteral nutrition support, and the observation group received enteral nutrition support with probiotics. Both groups were treated for 2 wk. Nutritional parameters [hemoglobin (Hb), albumin (ALB), and total protein (TP)], immune function indexes [total lymphocyte count (TLC) in peripheral blood and serum immunoglobulin (Ig)M, IgG, and IgA], National Institute of Health stroke scale (NIHSS) score, acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ (APACHE Ⅱ) score, and intestinal barrier function indexes [diamine oxidase (DAO) and D-lactic acid (D-LA)] before treatment and at 1 wk and 2 wk after treatment were compared between the two groups. The occurrence of gastrointestinal complications, hospital stay, and hospital expenses were recorded.
RESULTS The levels of peripheral blood TLC and serum IgM, IgG, IgA, Hb, ALB, and TP in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group after 1 and 2 wk of treatment (P < 0.05). NIHSS score, APACHEⅡ score, and serum DAO and D-LA levels in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group after 1 and 2 wk of treatment (P < 0.05). The length of hospital stay in the observation group was shorter than that in the control group, and the incidence of gastrointestinal complications and hospitalization expenses were lower than those in the control group (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION The application of enteral nutrition support with probiotics in patients with dysphagia after stroke can effectively reduce the occurrence of gastrointestinal complications and improve the nutritional status and immune function of patients, promote the recovery of intestinal barrier function, shorten the rehabilitation process, and has low medical costs.
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- Min-Jin Shen
- Department of Gastroenterology, Jinhua Central Hospital, Jinhua 321000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jinhua Central Hospital, Jinhua 321000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jinhua Central Hospital, Jinhua 321000, Zhejiang Province, China
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Zhang JR, Wu YE, Huang YF, Zhang SQ, Pan WL, Huang JX, Huang QP. Effectiveness of smart health-based rehabilitation on patients with poststroke dysphagia: A brief research report. Front Neurol 2023; 13:1110067. [PMID: 36698875 PMCID: PMC9868154 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.1110067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Objective This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of smart health-based rehabilitation on patients with poststroke dysphagia (PSD). Methods We recruited 60 PSD patients and randomly allocated them to the intervention (n = 30) and control (n = 30) groups. The former received the smart health-based rehabilitation for 12 weeks, whereas the latter received routine rehabilitation. Water swallow test (WST), standardized swallowing assessment (SSA), swallow quality-of-life questionnaire (SWAL-QOL), stroke self-efficacy questionnaire (SSEQ), perceived social support scale (PSSS) and nutritional measurements including body weight, triceps skinfold thickness (TSF), total protein (TP), serum albumin (ALB) and serum prealbumin (PA) in both groups were measured. Results When the baseline WST, SSA, SWAL-QOL, SSEQ, PSSS and nutritional measurements were examined, there was no significant difference between the intervention group and the control group (P > 0.05). After rehabilitation interventions, the WST and SSA scores in the intervention group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P < 0.01). The SWAL-QOL, SSEQ and PSSS scores in the intervention group were significantly higher than in the control group (P < 0.01). Compared with the control group, the intervention group showed an increase in the serum levels of PA (P < 0.01). However, no statistically significant difference existed between the intervention group and the control group in terms of body weight, TSF, TP or ALB (P > 0.05). Conclusions Overall, our data revealed that smart health-based rehabilitation is significantly beneficial to the swallowing function, quality of life, self-efficacy, and social support for PSD patients when compared with routine rehabilitation. However, nutritional measurements were not significantly improved in such patients under the smart health-based rehabilitation when compared the routine rehabilitation. In the future, it is necessary to extend the intervention time to further evaluate the long-term efficacy of smart health-based rehabilitation on nutritional measurements of PSD patients.
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Borders JC, Grande AA, Troche MS. Statistical Power and Swallowing Rehabilitation Research: Current Landscape and Next Steps. Dysphagia 2022; 37:1673-1688. [PMID: 35226185 DOI: 10.1007/s00455-022-10428-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Despite rapid growth in the number of treatments to rehabilitate dysphagia, studies often demonstrate mixed results with non-significant changes to functional outcomes. Given that power analyses are infrequently reported in dysphagia research, it remains unclear whether studies are adequately powered to detect a range of treatment effects. Therefore, this review sought to examine the current landscape of statistical power in swallowing rehabilitation research. Databases were searched for swallowing treatments using instrumental evaluations of swallowing and the penetration-aspiration scale as an outcome. Sensitivity power analyses based on each study's statistical test and sample size were performed to determine the minimum effect size detectable with 80% power. Eighty-nine studies with 94 treatment comparisons were included. Sixty-seven percent of treatment comparisons were unable to detect effects smaller than d = 0.80. The smallest detectable effect size was d = 0.29 for electrical stimulation, d = 0.49 for postural maneuvers, d = 0.52 for non-invasive brain stimulation, d = 0.61 for combined treatments, d = 0.63 for respiratory-based interventions, d = 0.70 for lingual strengthening, and d = 0.79 for oral sensory stimulation. Dysphagia treatments examining changes in penetration-aspiration scale scores were generally powered to reliably detect larger effect sizes and not smaller (but potentially clinically meaningful) effects. These findings suggest that non-significant results may be related to low statistical power, highlighting the need for collaborative, well-powered intervention studies that can detect smaller, clinically meaningful changes in swallowing function. To facilitate implementation, a tutorial on simulation-based power analyses for ordinal outcomes is provided ( https://osf.io/e6usd/ ).
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- James C Borders
- Laboratory for the Study of Upper Airway Dysfunction, Department of Biobehavioral Sciences, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA.
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- Laboratory for the Study of Upper Airway Dysfunction, Department of Biobehavioral Sciences, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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Zhang YW, Dou ZL, Zhao F, Xie CQ, Shi J, Yang C, Wan GF, Wen HM, Chen PR, Tang ZM. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation improves swallowing initiation in patients with post-stroke dysphagia. Front Neurosci 2022; 16:1011824. [DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2022.1011824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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ObjectiveMore than half of post-stroke patients develop dysphagia, which manifests as delayed swallowing and is associated with a high risk of aspiration. In this study, we aimed to investigate the immediate effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on swallowing initiation in post-stroke patients using videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) data.Materials and methodsThis randomized, self-controlled crossover study included 35 patients with post-stroke dysphagia. All selected patients received real and sham NMES while swallowing 5 ml of thin liquid. Participants completed the conditions in random order, with a 10-min interval between conditions. The primary evaluation indicators included the Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile-6 (MBSImp-6) and Penetration-Aspiration Scale (PAS). Secondary indicators included oral transit time (OTT), pharyngeal transit time (PTT), and laryngeal closure duration (LCD).ResultsModified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile-6 (P = 0.008) and PAS (P < 0.001) scores were significantly lower in the Real-NMES condition than in the Sham-NMES condition. OTT (P < 0.001) was also significantly shorter during Real-NMES than during Sham-NMES. However, LCD (P = 0.225) and PTT (P = 0.161) did not significantly differ between the two conditions.ConclusionNeuromuscular electrical stimulation may represent a supplementary approach for promoting early feeding training in patients with post-stroke dysphagia.Clinical trial registration[https://clinicaltrials.gov/], identifier [ChiCTR2100052464].
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Fang WJ, Zheng F, Zhang LZ, Wang WH, Yu CC, Shao J, Wu YJ. Research progress of clinical intervention and nursing for patients with post-stroke dysphagia. Neurol Sci 2022; 43:5875-5884. [PMID: 35661279 PMCID: PMC9166186 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-022-06191-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Post-stroke dysphagia (PSD) is a common and costly complication of stroke and is associated with increased mortality, morbidity, and hospitalization. Although most patients can spontaneously resume swallowing, there are still many patients who do not recover and even die. Despite multiple advances in the acute treatment and secondary prevention of stroke, the effective treatment of PSD remains a neglected area. Studies have shown that repair mechanisms of neurostimulation techniques and increased cortical activity play an important role in the treatment of PSD. In addition, nutritional interventions are also crucial for the treatment of malnutrition in PSD patients. Therefore, this article reviews the effects of the current main clinical treatment methods and nutritional interventions on the treatment and rehabilitation of PSD patients. It also emphasized the necessity of developing an individualized care plan for PSD patients, which is of great significance to promote the clinical treatment, nutritional status, prognosis, and quality of life of PSD patients.
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- Wen-Juan Fang
- Department of Neurology, The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, Heifei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230011, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, Heifei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230011, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, Heifei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230011, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, Heifei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230011, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, Heifei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230011, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, Heifei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230011, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China.
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Howard MM, Block ES, Mishreki D, Kim T, Rosario ER. The Effect of Sensory Level Versus Motor Level Electrical Stimulation of Pharyngeal Muscles in Acute Stroke Patients with Dysphagia: A Randomized Trial. Dysphagia 2022; 38:943-953. [PMID: 36127447 PMCID: PMC9488887 DOI: 10.1007/s00455-022-10520-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Dysphagia is a serious cause of morbidity and mortality in stroke survivors. Electrical stimulation is often included as part of the treatment plan for dysphagia and can be applied at a sensory or motor level intensity. However, evidence to support these different modes of stimulation is lacking. This study compared the effectiveness of sensory and motor level stimulation on post-stroke dysphagia. This is a randomized trial conducted in an inpatient rehabilitation facility. Thirty-one participants who had dysphagia caused by stroke within 6 months prior to enrolment were included. Participants were excluded if they had a contraindication for electrical stimulation, previous stroke, psychiatric disorder, contraindications for modified barium swallow study (MBSS), or pre-morbid dysphagia. Each patient received ten sessions that included 45 min of anterior neck sensory or motor level electrical stimulation in addition to traditional dysphagia therapy. Motor stimulation was administered at an intensity sufficient to produce muscle contractions. Sensory stimulation was defined as the threshold at which the patient feels a tingling sensation on their skin. Swallow functional assessment measure (FAM), dysphagia outcome severity scale (DOSS), national outcome measurement system (NOMS), penetration aspiration scale (PAS), diet change, and the swallowing quality of life questionnaire (SWAL-QOL). Clinical outcomes were analyzed using a Wilcoxon signed-rank test, Mann–Whitney U test, RM ANOVA, or chi-square analysis. There was no significant difference in age, length of stay, or initial swallow FAM between groups. Patients in the sensory group showed significant improvement on swallow FAM, DOSS, and NOMS, while those in the motor group did not (Sensory: Swallow FAM (S = 48, p = 0.01), DOSS (S = 49.5, p = 0.001), NOMS (S = 52.5, p = 0.006); Motor: Swallow FAM (S = 20.5, p = 0.2), DOSS (S = 21, p = 0.05), NOMS (S = 29.5, p = 0.2)). When the groups were combined, there was statistically significant improvement on all measures except the PAS (Swallow FAM (S = 138.5, p = 0.003), DOSS (S = 134.5, p < 0.001), NOMS (S = 164, p = 0.0004)). When comparing motor to sensory NMES, there was no significant difference between groups for Swallow FAM (p = .12), DOSS (p = 0.52), or NOMS (p = 0.41). There was no significant difference in diet change for solid food or liquids among the groups, although 50% more participants in the sensory group saw improvement in diet. This study supports the use of electrical stimulation as part of the treatment plan for post-stroke dysphagia. Sensory-level stimulation was associated with greater improvement on outcome measures compared to motor level stimulation.
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- Melissa M Howard
- Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare, 255 East Bonita Avenue, Pomona, CA, 91767, USA
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- Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare, 255 East Bonita Avenue, Pomona, CA, 91767, USA
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- Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare, 255 East Bonita Avenue, Pomona, CA, 91767, USA
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- Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare, 255 East Bonita Avenue, Pomona, CA, 91767, USA
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- Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare, 255 East Bonita Avenue, Pomona, CA, 91767, USA.
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Tarihci Cakmak E, Sen EI, Doruk C, Sen C, Sezikli S, Yaliman A. The Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Swallowing Functions in Post-stroke Dysphagia: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Dysphagia 2022; 38:874-885. [PMID: 35986170 DOI: 10.1007/s00455-022-10512-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The study aimed to evaluate the effects of traditional dysphagia therapy (TDT) and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) combined with TDT on functionality of oral intake, dysphagia symptom severity, swallowing- and voice-related quality of life, leakage, penetration-aspiration, and residue levels in patients with post-stroke dysphagia (PSD). Thirty-four patients with PSD were included in our prospective, randomized, controlled, and single-blind study. The patients were divided into two groups: (1) TDT only (control group, n = 17) and (2) TDT with NMES (experimental group, n = 17). TDT was applied to both groups for three consecutive weeks, 5 days a week, 45 min a day. Sensory NMES was applied to the experimental group for 45 min per session. Patients were evaluated by the functional oral intake scale (FOIS), the eating assessment tool (EAT-10), the swallowing quality of life questionnaire (SWAL-QOL), and the voice-related quality of life questionnaire (VRQOL) at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and at the 3rd month post-intervention. Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) with liquid and semi-solid food was performed pre- and post-intervention. A significant post-intervention improvement was observed on all scales in both groups, and these improvements were maintained 3 months post-intervention. Leakage and penetration-aspiration levels with semi-solid food declined only in the experimental group. In conclusion, TDT is a non-invasive and inexpensive method that leads to improvement in many swallowing-related features in stroke patients; however, NMES as an adjunct therapy is costly but can provide additional benefits for improving features, such as penetration-aspiration and residue levels.
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Miller S, Peters K, Ptok M. Review of the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in the treatment of dysphagia - an update. GERMAN MEDICAL SCIENCE : GMS E-JOURNAL 2022; 20:Doc08. [PMID: 35875244 PMCID: PMC9284430 DOI: 10.3205/000310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has been used as a treatment option in the therapy of dysphagia for several years. In a previous review of the literature, it was concluded that NMES might be a valuable adjunct in patients with dysphagia and in patients with vocal fold paresis. However, due to different stimulation protocols, electrode positioning and various underlying pathological conditions, it was difficult to compare the studies which were identified and it was concluded that more empirical data is needed to fully understand the benefits provided by NMES. The purpose of this systematic review is, therefore, to evaluate recent studies regarding a potential effectiveness of transcutaneous NMES applied to the anterior neck as a treatment for dysphagia considering these different aspects. METHOD For this systematic review, a selective literature research in PubMed has been carried out on 5th May 2021 using the terms electrical stimulation AND dysphagia and screened for inclusion criteria by two reviewers in Rayyan. The search resulted in 62 hits. RESULTS Studies were excluded due to their publication language; because they did not meet inclusion criteria; because the topical focus was a different one; or because they did not qualify as level 2 studies. Eighteen studies were identified with varying patient groups, stimulation protocols, electrode placement and therapy settings. However, 16 studies have reported of beneficial outcomes in relation with NMES. DISCUSSION The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the most recent studies regarding a potential effectiveness of NMES as a treatment for oropharyngeal dysphagia considering different aspects. It could generally be concluded that there is a considerable amount of level 2 studies which suggest that NMES is an effective treatment option, especially when combined with TDT for patients with dysphagia after stroke and patients with Parkinson's disease, or with different kinds of brain injuries. Further research is still necessary in order to clarify which stimulation protocols, parameters and therapy settings are most beneficial for certain patient groups and degrees of impairment.
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- Simone Miller
- Klinik für Phoniatrie und Pädaudiologie, Hannover, Germany,*To whom correspondence should be addressed: Simone Miller, Klinik für Phoniatrie und Pädaudiologie, MHH OE 6510, 30623 Hannover, Germany, Phone: +49 511 532-5778, Fax: +49 511 532-4609, E-mail:
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- Klinik für Phoniatrie und Pädaudiologie, Hannover, Germany
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Doan TN, Ho WC, Wang LH, Chang FC, Tran TTQ, Chou LW. Therapeutic Effect and Optimal Electrode Placement of Transcutaneous Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Patients with Post-Stroke Dysphagia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12060875. [PMID: 35743906 PMCID: PMC9225155 DOI: 10.3390/life12060875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Revised: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background: To date, there is no conclusive evidence that transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation (TNMES) benefits patients with post-stroke dysphagia (PSD). In addition, the optimal TNMES electrode placement has not been well-established. This systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to investigate these two research gaps. Methods: Five major databases were systematically searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) through January 2022. Effect sizes were computed using Hedges’ g statistic, which were then entered into the random-effects model to obtain pooled effect estimates. Results: Twenty-four RCTs met the eligibility criteria. On the improvement of swallowing function, TNMES alone was not superior to conventional swallowing therapies (CSTs); combined therapy of TNMES and CSTs significantly surpassed CSTs alone (standardized mean difference (SMD) = 0.91, 95% confidence interval (95% CI): 0.68 to 1.14, p < 0.0001; I2 = 63%). Moreover, significant pooled effect sizes were observed in subgroups with horizontal electrode placement above the hyoid bone (SMD = 0.94, 95% CI: 0.72 to 1.16; I2 = 0%) and horizontal electrode placement just above and below the hyoid bone (SMD = 0.87, 95% CI: 0.59 to 1.14; I2 = 0%). The largest pooled effect size was observed in the subgroup that individualized electrode placement according to dysphagia evaluation (SMD = 1.65, 95% CI: 0.38 to 2.91; I2 = 90%). Conclusion: TNMES should be used in combination with CSTs for PSD. Horizontal electrode placement should target suprahyoid muscles or both suprahyoid and thyrohyoid muscles.
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- Thanh-Nhan Doan
- Department of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan; (T.-N.D.); (W.-C.H.)
- Department of Rehabilitation, Quang Nam Northern Mountainous Region General Hospital, Quang Nam 560000, Vietnam
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- Department of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan; (T.-N.D.); (W.-C.H.)
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- Department of Speech Language Pathology and Auditory, HungKuang University, Taichung 433304, Taiwan;
- Ph.D. Program for Aging, China Medical University, Taichung 404332, Taiwan;
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- Ph.D. Program for Aging, China Medical University, Taichung 404332, Taiwan;
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404332, Taiwan
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Thành phố Huế 530000, Vietnam;
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404332, Taiwan
- Department of Physical Therapy and Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Science, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Asia University Hospital, Asia University, Taichung 413505, Taiwan
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Umay E, Eyigor S, Bahat G, Halil M, Giray E, Unsal P, Unlu Z, Tikiz C, Vural M, Cincin AT, Bengisu S, Gurcay E, Keseroglu K, Aydeniz B, Karaca EC, Karaca B, Yalcin A, Ozsurekci C, Seyidoglu D, Yilmaz O, Alicura S, Tokgoz S, Selcuk B, Sen EI, Karahan AY, Yaliman A, Ozkok S, Ilhan B, Oytun MG, Ozturk ZA, Akin S, Yavuz B, Akaltun MS, Sari A, Inanir M, Bilgilisoy M, Çaliskan Z, Saylam G, Ozer T, Eren Y, Bicakli DH, Keskin D, Ulger Z, Demirhan A, Calik Y, Saka B, Yigman ZA, Ozturk EA. Best Practice Recommendations for Geriatric Dysphagia Management with 5 Ws and 1H. Ann Geriatr Med Res 2022; 26:94-124. [PMID: 35527033 PMCID: PMC9271401 DOI: 10.4235/agmr.21.0145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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- Ebru Umay
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
- Corresponding Author Ebru Umay, MD Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara 06200, Turkey E-mail:
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pendik Training and Research Hospital, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Speech and Language Therapy, Uskudar University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Ministry of Health Eskisehir Provincial Health Directorate, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Ministry of Health Inonu Public Health Center, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Trabzon Kanuni Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine, Goztepe Medicalpark Hospital, Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Usak University, Usak, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department Internal Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Istanbul Erenkoy Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, Turkey
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- Aylin Demirhan Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bolu Izzet Baysal Training and Research Hospital, Bolu Turkey
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Polatli City Hospital, Ministry of Health, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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Wen X, Liu Z, Zhong L, Peng Y, Wang J, Liu H, Gong X. The Effectiveness of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Post-stroke Dysphagia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Hum Neurosci 2022; 16:841781. [PMID: 35370584 PMCID: PMC8967953 DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2022.841781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) applied to the mylohyoid cortical region has positive clinical effects on post-stroke. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to investigate the efficacy of rTMS for patients with post-stroke dysphagia. Methods According to PRISMA guidelines, we searched the databases of MEDLINE (PubMed), Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, CNKI, Wangfang. We searched for studies of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of rTMS to treat dysphagia after stroke and screened by inclusion and exclusion criteria. Features of RCTs were extracted. The heterogeneity of the trials was measured by I 2 statistic. Results In total, 11 RCTs with 463 dysphagia patients fulfilled our inclusion criteria. In our analysis, rTMS demonstrated a great beneficial effect for post-stroke dysphagia when combined with traditional swallowing exercises. Moreover, a greatly significant difference (P = 0.008) was noted based on stimulation frequency (high frequency vs. low frequency). Additionally, no significant difference (P = 0.53) was observed based on stimulation site (affected vs. unaffected hemisphere). Conclusions Overall, rTMS can effectively accelerate the improvement of swallowing function in patients with post-stroke swallowing disorders.
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- Xin Wen
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yue Bei People's Hospital, Shaoguan, China
- School of Rehabilitation Medicine Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yue Bei People's Hospital, Shaoguan, China
- School of Rehabilitation Medicine Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yue Bei People's Hospital, Shaoguan, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yue Bei People's Hospital, Shaoguan, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yue Bei People's Hospital, Shaoguan, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yue Bei People's Hospital, Shaoguan, China
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Speyer R, Sutt AL, Bergström L, Hamdy S, Heijnen BJ, Remijn L, Wilkes-Gillan S, Cordier R. Neurostimulation in People with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses of Randomised Controlled Trials-Part I: Pharyngeal and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11030776. [PMID: 35160228 PMCID: PMC8836998 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11030776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Revised: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Objective. To assess the effects of neurostimulation (i.e., neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and pharyngeal electrical stimulation (PES)) in people with oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD). Methods. Systematic literature searches were conducted to retrieve randomised controlled trials in four electronic databases (CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, and PubMed). The methodological quality of included studies was assessed using the Revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomised trials (RoB 2). Results. In total, 42 studies reporting on peripheral neurostimulation were included: 30 studies on NMES, eight studies on PES, and four studies on combined neurostimulation interventions. When conducting meta analyses, significant, large and significant, moderate pre-post treatment effects were found for NMES (11 studies) and PES (five studies), respectively. Between-group analyses showed small effect sizes in favour of NMES, but no significant effects for PES. Conclusions. NMES may have more promising effects compared to PES. However, NMES studies showed high heterogeneity in protocols and experimental variables, the presence of potential moderators, and inconsistent reporting of methodology. Therefore, only conservative generalisations and interpretation of meta-analyses could be made. To facilitate comparisons of studies and determine intervention effects, there is a need for more randomised controlled trials with larger population sizes, and greater standardisation of protocols and guidelines for reporting.
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- Renée Speyer
- Department Special Needs Education, Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Oslo, 0318 Oslo, Norway
- Curtin School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, WA 6102, Australia
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Leiden University Medical Centre, 1233 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands;
- Correspondence:
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- Critical Care Research Group, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, QLD 4032, Australia;
- School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Remeo Stockholm, 128 64 Stockholm, Sweden;
- Speech Therapy Clinic, Danderyd University Hospital, 182 88 Stockholm, Sweden
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- GI Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK;
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Leiden University Medical Centre, 1233 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands;
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- School of Allied Health, HAN University of Applied Sciences, 6525 EN Nijmegen, The Netherlands;
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- Discipline of Occupational Therapy, Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia;
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- Curtin School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, WA 6102, Australia
- Department of Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing, Faculty of Health & Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7XA, UK;
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Oliveira I, Couto G, Santos R, Campolargo A, Lima C, Ferreira P. Best Practice Recommendations for Dysphagia Management in Stroke Patients: A Consensus from a Portuguese Expert Panel. PORTUGUESE JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH 2022. [DOI: 10.1159/000520505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Dysphagia is frequent after stroke, and it increases the risk of respiratory infection, dehydration and malnutrition, resulting in worse outcomes. Different clinical guidelines present recommendations for the assessment and management of dysphagia in stroke patients in a scattered way. These best practice recommendations address seven clinical questions on the assessment and management of dysphagia in stroke patients, gathering the best-updated evidence. A systematic literature review using the PICO strategy was performed. The recommendations draft was then appraised by a multidisciplinary panel of experts (nutritionists, physiatrists, speech-language pathologists and rehabilitation nurses) in a total of 3 Delphi rounds. A minimum of 80% consensus was established, and the final version offers a total of 21 recommendations for use in clinical practice for stroke patients. These clinical recommendations are an overview of the most recent evidence combined with experts’ consensus and translated into clinically relevant statements. In implementing recommendations at the local level, health professionals should identify facilitators and barriers to evidence-based practice within their contexts and determine the best strategies to address local needs. Where the change is needed, initial and continuing training on all recommendations is essential and relevant.
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Matos KC, Oliveira VFD, Oliveira PLCD, Braga Neto P. An overview of dysphagia rehabilitation for stroke patients. ARQUIVOS DE NEURO-PSIQUIATRIA 2022; 80:84-96. [PMID: 35239804 PMCID: PMC9651500 DOI: 10.1590/0004-282x-anp-2021-0073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 04/27/2023]
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ABSTRACT Background: Dysphagia is characterized by difficulty in the swallowing pattern at any stage of this neuromuscular process. It is a frequent symptom after stroke. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the most commonly used phonoaudiological interventions as therapy for the treatment of swallowing disorders in patients with dysphagia after stroke. Methods: We performed a review of studies indexed in MEDLINE-PubMed, LILACS, Cochrane, and Clinical trials.gov focusing on speech-language interventions for adult dysphagic patients after stroke between January 2008 and January 2021. Results: Thirty-six articles of clinical trials were selected. Eleven different types of therapies have been studied. Studies on the efficacy of therapeutic interventions for the rehabilitation of adult patients with dysphagia after stroke are still scarce. Most techniques are combined with conventional therapy, so the effectiveness of the other techniques alone cannot be assessed. Conclusions: Therapeutic interventions should be selected in accordance with the possibilities and limitations of the patients, and especially with the findings of the clinical evaluation and with its objective.
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- Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brazil; Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Brazil; Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brazil
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Ebihara S, Naito T. A Systematic Review of Reported Methods of Stimulating Swallowing Function and their Classification. TOHOKU J EXP MED 2022; 256:1-17. [DOI: 10.1620/tjem.256.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Satoru Ebihara
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Toho University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Section of Geriatric Dentistry, Department of General Dentistry, Fukuoka Dental College
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Electrical, taste, and temperature stimulation in patients with chronic dysphagia after stroke: a randomized controlled pilot trial. Acta Neurol Belg 2021; 121:1157-1164. [PMID: 33586087 DOI: 10.1007/s13760-021-01624-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The objective of present study was compare a traditional swallowing therapy program with a new combined swallowing therapy program including neuromuscular electrical stimulation in patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia after stroke. This pilot study included eight patients with chronic oropharyngeal dysphagia after stroke. These patients underwent traditional therapy with gustative-thermic-tactile stimulation (group A), or a new combined program adding neuromuscular electrical stimulation (group B). Study participants were evaluated before and after the intervention using fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing with temporal measures of posterior oral spillage and whiteout time, functional oral intake scale and a visual analog scale classifies an individual's swallowing ability. The two groups did not differ in terms of posterior oral spillage time, whiteout time and functional oral intake scale. Subjects in group B exhibited significant increases in visual analog scale scores. However, both groups demonstrated improvement with decreases in posterior oral spillage time, increased whiteout time, and increased functional oral intake scale and visual analog scale scores. There was no difference in the parameters studied in both therapeutic programs in individuals with chronic oropharyngeal dysphagia after stroke.
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da Silva MA, Mangilli LD. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in speech therapy rehabilitation of voice and swallowing function in adults-a systematic review. Clin Exp Dent Res 2021; 7:1131-1143. [PMID: 34587375 PMCID: PMC8638275 DOI: 10.1002/cre2.470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION In recent years, a number of clinical trials have been published comparing transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and traditional speech therapy treatment of voice and swallowing functions, but results have been conflicting. OBJECTIVE Assess the methodological quality of studies and determine whether TENS is an efficient therapeutic strategy for speech therapy treatment of healthy adults or those with dysphonia and/or dysphagia. METHODS The databases used were Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MedLine), Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), Cochrane Library and Web of Science (ISI Web of Knowledge). The study was conducted between May 2018 and January 2019, in line with Cochrane Handbook guidelines, and included studies on the use of TENS in healthy adults or those with compromised voice and/or swallowing function. RESULTS After the search and extraction of studies, the following were identified: TENS + VOICE: 7 articles; TENS + SWALLOWING: 5 articles. The studies exhibited medium quality and are heterogeneous, making it difficult to determine their effectiveness and the parameters to be used in future research. There were no statistically significant differences between the use of TENS alone or associated with another therapeutic technique for voice. For swallowing function, one study proved better results in cases of associated techniques - TENS + traditional therapy. DISCUSSION Speech therapy should increase the number of studies published and improve their methodological quality, reassessing methodological criteria. Current clinical practice is not grounded in evidence-based science. CLINICAL MESSAGE: the studies analyzed exhibited medium methodological quality; there are variations in the time, number and periodicity of the therapeutic sessions for TENS; there were no statistically significant differences between the use of TENS alone or associated with another therapeutic technique in voice; there were statistically significant differences between the use of TENS associated with traditional therapeutic in swallowing function.
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- Milena Assis da Silva
- Rehabilitation Sciences Program, Faculdade de Ceilândia, University of Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Program, Faculdade de Ceilândia, University of Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
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Zhang Q, Wu S. Effects of Synchronized Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) on the Submental Muscles During Ingestion of a Specified Volume of Soft Food in Patients with Mild-to-Moderate Dysphagia Following Stroke. Med Sci Monit 2021; 27:e928988. [PMID: 33780432 PMCID: PMC8018178 DOI: 10.12659/msm.928988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Background Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is a method for producing regular contractions of muscles that have been paralyzed. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of synchronized NMES on the submental muscles during ingestion of a specified volume of soft food in patients with mild-to-moderate dysphagia following stroke. Material/Methods Eighty-three patients with mild-to-moderate dysphagia following stroke were enrolled and randomly divided into 3 groups: conventional training (CT) (n=28), eating training (ET) (n=28), and intensive swallowing training (IST) (n=27). The CT group received conventional swallow training, the ET group was given additional individual feedings with a specified volume of soft food, and the IST group received intensive swallowing training with synchronized NEMS. All of the patients were evaluated before and after the treatment with a modified barium swallow, and the Dysphagia Outcome and Severity Scale (DOSS); the numbers of patients with Stroke-Associated Pneumonia (SAP) and wet voice also were assessed. Results After 6 weeks, DOSS scores improved in patients in all 3 groups, and there were significant differences among the groups in their scores (P<0.001 for both measures). In the CT and ET groups, there was a statistically significant difference in the number of patients with SAP before and after treatment (P=0.010 and P<0.001, respectively). There also were fewer cases in the IST group than in the CT (P=0.042) and ET groups (P=0.011). After completion of treatment, compared with the first treatment, there were significantly fewer patients with wet voices in the CT (P<0.001) and IST groups (P<0.001). Conclusions Feeding a specified volume of soft food plus synchronized NMES of the submental muscles can improve the swallowing function of patients with mild-to-moderate dysphagia following stroke and it reduces their risk of food aspiration.
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- Qian Zhang
- Department of Rehabilitation, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China (mainland).,Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China (mainland)
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China (mainland).,Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China (mainland)
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Bai AV, Agostini F, Bernetti A, Mangone M, Fidenzi G, D'Urzo R, Ruggiero M, Murgia M, Santilli V, Paoloni M, Ruoppolo G, Masiero S. State of the evidence about rehabilitation interventions in patients with dysphagia. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2021; 57:900-911. [PMID: 33541045 DOI: 10.23736/s1973-9087.21.06716-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Rather than a separate nosological entity, dysphagia must be considered as a symptom of other pathological conditions, which afflicts patients admitted to numerous medical departments (rehabilitation, neurology, geriatrics, internal medicine, etc.) These disorders share the need for timely access to quality care and multidisciplinary treatment, including rehabilitation. The purpose of this study was to conduct a review of the current guidelines' recommendations in the literature and provide recommendations on the rehabilitative management of the patient with dysphagia. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION The search was carried out through the main databases (Medline, PEDro, Cochrane Database and Google Scholar). All the articles concerning rehabilitation management of dysphagia, published in the last 10 years, have been included. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS Bibliographic research has provided thirteen guidelines. The literature analysed focuses mainly on the screening, the evaluation and the planning of multidisciplinary treatment. The literature agrees in recommending as cornerstones in the treatment of the dysphagic patient dietary changes, rehabilitation training (particularly muscle strengthening exercises and coordination) and early use of alternative nutrition in patients severely compromised. CONCLUSIONS The dysphagic patient requires the deployment of a range of skills by a multiprofessional and multi-disciplinary team. Speech and language pathologists in cooperation with specialists of rehabilitation have the task of managing the various stages, ranging from the early identification of the symptom to the setting of the treatment plan. Due to the lack of standardized protocols, it is necessary to implement the research path, especially regarding rehabilitation intervention.
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- Arianna V Bai
- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy -
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Sensorial Organs, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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Dong Y, Hu B, Huang S, Ye T, Dong Q. The Modified Volume-Viscosity Swallow Test as a Predictor of Aspiration Pneumonia after Acute Ischemic Stroke. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2020; 200:106351. [PMID: 33168332 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2020.106351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 10/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Dysphagia is common in patients with acute ischemic stroke patients (AIS) and it increases the risk of aspiration pneumonia after AIS. The volume-viscosity swallow test (V-VST) is a useful dysphagia screening tool. Therefore, we aim to explore the association between dysphagia (using the modified V-VST) and aspiration pneumonia in acute ischemic stroke patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS All patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) admitted during 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2018 were screened in this study by completing the modified V-VST within 24 hours after admission. The information of aspiration pneumonia was obtained from electronic medical system (EMS) and discharge notes. RESULTS Among 624 AIS patient, there were 152(24.36%) patients who suffered from aspiration pneumonia (95% CI, 20.65% - 27.35%) during hospitalization. Among all of them, patients with both impaired safety and impaired efficacy (HR, 7.53, 95%CI, 3.42-16.58, P < 0.001)) had a higher risk of aspiration pneumonia than those with only safety impaired (HR, 2.38, 95%CI, 1.40-4.04, P < 0.001) or only efficacy impaired (HR, 2.47, 95%CI, 1.33-4.57, P = 0.004). The risk of aspiration pneumonia was also associated with their completed volume at each viscosity. The patients with all impairment of three viscosities were also found to be related to the higher risk of developing aspiration pneumonia (P = 0.029). CONCLUSIONS The Modified V-VST is an easy-hand on, reliable screening tool for dysphagia among patients with AIS. Patient subgroup analyses based on the modified V-VST might be able to predict the risk of aspiration pneumonia during hospitalization.
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- Yi Dong
- Department of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 UrimuqiMddle Road, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Department of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 UrimuqiMddle Road, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Department of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 UrimuqiMddle Road, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Department of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 UrimuqiMddle Road, Shanghai 200040, China.
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- Department of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 UrimuqiMddle Road, Shanghai 200040, China; National clinical research center for aging and medicine, Huashan Hosiptial, Fudan University; State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Fudan University, No. 12 UrumuqiMiddle Road, Shanghai 200040, China.
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Effectiveness of Different Application Parameters of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for the Treatment of Dysphagia after a Stroke: A Systematic Review. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9082618. [PMID: 32806675 PMCID: PMC7463982 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9082618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background: Dysphagia causes severe complications among people with a stroke. Physiotherapy allows the cure of this pathology, and among the tools it offers is neuromuscular electrical stimulation. However, this is a technique that has not been protocolized. Therefore, it was considered necessary to carry out a systematic review on the efficacy of the various parameters of application of the neuromuscular electrical stimulation in dysphagia generated after a stroke. Methods: A systematic search for publications was conducted in March 2020 in the Pubmed, Cinahl, Medline, Web of Science and Scopus databases, using as search terms: Electric stimulation therapy, Deglutition disorders and Stroke. Results: 21 articles were obtained in which the application of neuromuscular electrical stimulation was applied in isolation (n = 7) or in combination with other techniques such as strengthening exercises and manual therapy techniques (n = 14), with this second modality of treatment having greater benefits for patients. Conclusion: The greatest efficacy of this technique is reached when applied at 60-80 Hz, 700 μs of pulse duration, at the motor intensity threshold and in sessions of 20–30 min.
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Duncan S, McAuley DF, Walshe M, McGaughey J, Anand R, Fallis R, Blackwood B. Interventions for oropharyngeal dysphagia in acute and critical care: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Intensive Care Med 2020; 46:1326-1338. [PMID: 32514597 PMCID: PMC7334257 DOI: 10.1007/s00134-020-06126-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine the effectiveness of dysphagia interventions compared to standard care in improving oral intake and reducing aspiration for adults in acute and critical care. METHODS We searched electronic literature for randomised and quasi-randomised trials and bibliography lists of included studies to March 2020. Study screening, data extraction, risk of bias and quality assessments were conducted independently by two reviewers. Meta-analysis used fixed effects modelling. The systematic review protocol is registered and published. RESULTS We identified 22 studies (19 stroke, 2 intensive care stroke and 1 general intensive care) testing 9 interventions and representing 1700 patients. Swallowing treatment showed no evidence of a difference in the time to return to oral intake (n = 33, MD (days) - 4.5, 95% CI - 10.6 to 1.6, 1 study, P = 0.15) (very low certainty) or in aspiration following treatment (n = 113, RR 0.79, 95% CI 0.44 to 1.45, 4 studies, I2 = 0%, P = 0.45) (low certainty). Swallowing treatment showed evidence of a reduced risk of pneumonia (n = 719, RR 0.71, 95% CI 0.56 to 0.89, 8 studies, I2 = 15%, P = 0.004) (low certainty) but no evidence of a difference in swallowing quality of life scores (n = 239, MD - 11.38, 95% CI - 23.83 to 1.08, I 2 = 78%, P = 0.07) (very low certainty). CONCLUSION There is limited evidence for the effectiveness of swallowing treatments in the acute and critical care setting. Clinical trials consistently measuring patient-centred outcomes are needed.
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- Sallyanne Duncan
- Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7BL, UK.
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- Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7BL, UK
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- Department of Clinical Speech and Language Studies, Trinity College Dublin, Leinster St. South, Dublin 2, D02 KF66, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Medical Biology Centre, Queen's University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7BL, UK
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- Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7BL, UK
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- Queen's University Belfast Medical Library, Mullhouse Building, Mullhouse Road, Belfast, BT12 6DP, UK
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- Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7BL, UK
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