Thermal Tactile Stimulation Therapy and Swallowing Function among Patients with Acute Stroke Induced Dysphagia | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Health Care | ||
| Volume 12, Issue 2, June 2021, Pages 2073-2086 PDF (353.27 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2024.374544 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Naglaa Fawzy Hanafy1; Eman Tharwat Mohamed2; Wafaa Mustafa El Kotb3 | ||
| 1Assistant professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University,Egypt. | ||
| 2Lecturer of Medical-Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Egypt | ||
| 3Lecturer of Medical-Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Egypt. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Stroke is a global disease that poses a threat to patients’ lives, health, and standard of living. Worldwide, it is one of the main causes of disability and mortality. Proper management of dysphagia resulted from acute stroke are imperative due to the potential devastating repercussions of leaving the condition untreated. Since thermal tactile stimulation (TTS) has been found to be the strongest stimulation of swallowing, it was chosen. Aim: The aim of the current study was to evaluate the effect of thermal tactile stimulation therapy on swallowing function among patients with acute stroke induced dysphagia. Design: Pre/posttest quazi experimental research design was utilized to achieve the aim of the current study. Setting: The study was carried out at the internal medicine units of Menoufia University Teaching Hospital, Egypt. Sample: A purposive sample included sixty adult male and female patients suffering from dysphagia following acute stroke. Tools: Five tools were used to collect data. Tool I: Personal and Medical- related Data Assessment Form. Tool II: Swallow Function Scoring System (SFSS). Tool III: Swallowing performance status (SPS) scale. Tool IV: Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIC) and Tool V: FLACC Pain Scale. Results: There was highly statistical significant difference between the pre & post-intervention regarding both Swallow Function Scoring System (SFSS), Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS) and Swallowing Performance Status (SPS) Scale. Moreover, feeling relaxed and comfortable was increased in the post-intervention period double the percentage found in the pre-intervention Conclusion: Thermal tactile stimulation is one of noninvasive therapeutic option for dysphagia, which also has the benefit of actively supporting swallowing. Additionally, it lessens the likelihood of the dysphagia's later consequences and aids in the restoration of the normal swallowing process. Recommendations: Health education programs should be developed for patients to facilitate the training and organization of care provided to them regarding dysphagia. Long-term follow up for dysphagia should be provided following discharge | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Thermal Tactile Stimulation Therapy; Dysphagia; Swallowing function; Patients with acute stroke | ||
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