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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2019 Nov;46(11):1042-1046.
doi: 10.1111/joor.12837. Epub 2019 Jul 2.

Efficacy of modified chin tuck against resistance exercise using hand-free device for dysphagia in stroke survivors: A randomised controlled trial

Hwan-Hee Kim  1 , Ji-Su Park  2
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Efficacy of modified chin tuck against resistance exercise using hand-free device for dysphagia in stroke survivors: A randomised controlled trial

Hwan-Hee Kim et al. J Oral Rehabil. 2019 Nov.

Abstract

Background: Chin tuck against resistance exercise was recently reported as a novel method for improving the swallowing function of patients with post-stroke dysphagia. However, as this exercise involves holding and fixing the device using the hand, physically weak patients may find it difficult to perform it.

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effect of modified chin tuck against resistance (mCTAR) exercise on patients with post-stroke dysphagia.

Methods: In total, 30 patients with dysphagia were recruited in this study. They were randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group. The experimental group performed mCTAR exercise and received traditional dysphagia treatment, whereas the control group received only traditional dysphagia treatment. mCTAR exercise involved isometric and isotonic exercises. Aspiration and oral diet were evaluated using penetration-aspiration scale (PAS) and functional oral intake scale (FOIS), respectively. Moreover, the rate of nasogastric tube removal was analysed.

Results: Compared with the control group, the experimental group showed statistically significant improvement in PAS and FOIS (P < 0.001, both). The rates of nasogastric tube removal were 25% and 15% in the experimental and control groups, respectively.

Conclusion: This study demonstrated that mCTAR exercise can reduce aspiration and improve dietary levels in patients with post-stroke dysphagia. Therefore, mCTAR exercise is expected to be beneficial for physically vulnerable patients with dysphagia who have limited hand strength and range of motion.

Keywords: aspiration; chin tuck against resistance; dietary; dysphagia; stroke.

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