Examining the Evidence on Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Swallowing: A Meta-Analysis
Archives of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery
Carnaby-Mann, G. D., & Crary, M. A. (2007).
Archives of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery, 133(6), 564-571.
This meta-analysis investigates the effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on swallowing in adults with oropharyngeal dysphagia with mixed etiologies (e.g., stroke, head and neck cancer).
Chattanooga Group
1966 to August 2006
Case series; controlled trials
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<div>Pooled results from seven studies found that NMES has a significant effect (ES = 0.66) on swallowing outcomes for individuals with dysphagia. Given that the findings are not specific to a patient population and are limited by the methodological quality of included studies and wide variety of clinical measures, further research is warranted.</div>
