《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2022, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (5): 530-533.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2022.05.007

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Effect of Kinesio taping on salivation for stroke patients with dysphagia

ZHOU Xuezhen,WU Wenxiu,LIN Zuchen,LI Haiyan,YE Suzhen()   

  1. Department of Rehabilitation, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
  • Received:2022-02-24 Revised:2022-04-15 Published:2022-05-25 Online:2022-06-10
  • Contact: YE Suzhen E-mail:ysz0577@163.com
  • Supported by:
    Wenzhou Science and Technology Bureau Research Project(Y20190368)

Abstract:

Objective To observe the effect of Kinesio taping on salivation after stroke. Methods From October, 2019 to January, 2021, 40 patients with salivation after stroke were randomly divided into control group (n = 20) and experimental group (n = 20). Both groups received routine medicine, routine rehabilitation for dysphagia and rehabilitation nursing, while the experimental group received Kinesio taping in addition, for three weeks. They were assessed with Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS), Water Swallow Test (WST) and Teacher Drooling Scale (TDS) before and after treatment. Results One case dropped in the experimental group. The scores of FOIS, TDS and WST improved in both groups after treatment (|Z| > 2.000, P < 0.05), and improved more in the experimental group than in the control group (|Z| > 3.045, P < 0.01). Conclusion Kinesio taping may relieve the salivation of patients with dysphagia after stroke.

Key words: stroke, dysphagia, salivation, Kinesio taping

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