Abstract: Objective To evaluate the method and result of individual deglutition training on dysphagia after Stroke. Methods 36 patients with dysphagia after stroke were randomized into observation group (20 patients receiving individual deglutition training and routine therapy of neurology) and control group (16 patients receiving basal deglutition training and routine therapy of neurology).Results After treatment for 4 weeks, the score of dysphagia in observation group were higher than in control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Individual deglutition training could significantly improve the swallowing function of the patients with dysphagia after stroke.

Key words: stroke, dysphagia, individual deglutition training