SynthesisGerman medical science : GMS e-journal2022
Review of the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in the treatment of dysphagia - an update.
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- Pooled it
- Transcutaneous electrical stimulation in chronic post-stroke oropharyngeal dysphagia: pooled biomechanical and kinematic analysis from a one-year randomized controlled clinical trial.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- Residual effect of sequential 4-channel neuromuscular electrical stimulation evaluated by high-resolution manometry.Biomedical engineering online · 2024Trial
- Efficient Suprahyoid Muscle Contraction by Combined Modulated Currents in Mice.The Laryngoscope · 2026Article
- Best Available Evidence on Weaning and Extubation in Mechanically Ventilated Neurocritical Care Patients: An Evidence Summary.Nursing in critical care · 2026Review
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- Relationship between paraspinal sarcopenia and clinical outcomes of intervertebral disc degeneration patients following unilateral biportal endoscopy discectomy.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- The effect of blood flow restriction combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation on knee joint function: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedics · 2025Review
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Enhances Lower Limb Muscle Synergies During Jumping in Martial Artists Post-Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Randomized Crossover Trial.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Non-Invasive Nerve Stimulation Interventions on Dysphagia in Patients with Parkinson's Disease.Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment · 2025Review
- Age-defying swallowing.Frontiers in aging · 2025Review
- Evaluating neuromuscular electrical stimulation for preventing and managing intensive care unit-acquired weakness: Current evidence and future directions.World journal of cardiology · 2024Article
- The impact of physical therapy on dysphagia in neurological diseases: a review.Frontiers in human neuroscience · 2024Review
- Effect of acupuncture on post-stroke dysphagia: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in neurology · 2024Article
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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
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 5 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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