Proof-of-Principle Pilot Study of Oropharyngeal Air-Pulse Application in Individuals With Dysphagia After Hemispheric Stroke

Conclusions: Oropharyngeal air-pulse trains can be applied in individuals with swallowing impairment. Air-pulse application is associated with increased resting swallowing rates in some individuals with dysphagia secondary to hemispheric stroke. Further research should extend this proof-of-principle study by examining the efficacy of oropharyngeal air-pulse application in terms of improved swallowing and related outcomes in dysphagic stroke through a large randomized trial.

Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - December 7, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Julie A. Theurer, Jennifer L. Johnston, James Fisher, Sherry Darling, Rebecca C. Stevens, Donald Taves, Robert Teasell, Vladimir Hachinski, Ruth E. Martin Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research