Meta-Analysis of Electroacupuncture for Post-Stroke Dysphagia
Journal · Dysphagia (2024)
Original authors · Lim JH, Shin BC, Kim CH, et al.
DOI · 10.1007/s00455-2024-048
Summary
A meta-analysis of 18 RCTs evaluating the effect of electroacupuncture for post-stroke dysphagia. The electroacupuncture group showed significant improvements in VFSS swallowing function (RR: 1.42) and DOSS.
Key figures
Analyzed RCTs
18 studies
Swallowing↑
RR 1.42
Swallowing Function
DOSS↑
Conclusion
Electroacupuncture is effective for recovery of swallowing function in post-stroke dysphagia.
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