Effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation combined with swallowing training in patients with dysphagia after cerebral hemorrhage
Mo Yanxia
Zhang Bo
Yuan Xiaoqiang
Wei Minhua
Abstract：Objective To investigate the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation(NMES)and swallowing training on swallowing function,Swallowing Quality of Life(SWAL-QOL),and nutritional status in patients with dysphagia after cerebral hemorrhage.Methods A total of 80 patients with dysphagia after cerebral hemorrhage were selected and randomly divided into a combined group(n=40)and a control group(n=40)using a random number table.The control group received swallowing training alone,while the combined group received NMES combined with swallowing training.Before and after treatment,swallowing function,quality of life,nutritional status indicators including serum triglycerides(TG),prealbumin(PA),and albumin(ALB),as well as adverse reactions,were observed and compared between the two groups.Results After treatment,the standardized swallowing assessment(SSA)scores were lower in the combined group than in the control group,while the Gugging swallowing screen(GUS)scores and SWAL-QOL scores were higher in the combined group(P<0.05).Additionally,serum levels of TG,PA,and ALB were significantly higher in the combined group compared to the control group(P<0.05).The total effective rate was also higher in the combined group than in the control group(P<0.05).No significant adverse reactions were observed in either group.Conclusions NMES combined with swallowing training can enhance swallowing function,improve SWAL-QOL scores,and optimize nutritional status in patients with dysphagia after cerebral hemorrhage,with high safety.
Keywords：cerebral hemorrhageswallowing disorderneuromuscular electrical stimulationswallowing training
Publication Date：2023-12-30
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 204-207 )