Abstract: Objective To assess the effect of swallowing function training on dysphagia.Methods66 patientswith dysphagia were randomly divided into training group and control group. The swallowing function of the two groupswere evaluated before and after training.ResultsThe effective rate of training group is 78.1% which is higherthan control group (P< 0.01).ConclusionSwallowing function training can significantly improve swallowing function and activity of daily living of the patients with dysphagia.

Key words: dysphagia, swallowing function training, rehabilitation, effect