Preliminary outcomes in transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation use in patients with dysphagia

1. Shune S, Moon JB. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation in dysphagia management: clinician use and perceived barriers. Contemporary Issues in Communication Science and Disorders. 2012;39:55-68.10.1044/cicsd_39_F_55Search in Google Scholar

2. Ashford J, McCabe D, Wheeler-Hegland K, Frymark T, Mullen R, Musson N, et al. Evidence-based systematic review: Oropharyngeal disphagia behavioral treatments. Part III – Impact of dysphagia treatments on populations with neurological disorders. J Rehab Res Develop. 2009;46(2):195-204.10.1682/JRRD.2008.08.0091Search in Google Scholar

3. Huckabee ML, Doeltgen S. Emerging modalities in dysphagia rehabilitation: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation. The New Zeeland medical Journal. 2007;120(1263):U2744.Search in Google Scholar

4. McCabe D, Ashford J, Wheeler-Hegland K, Frymark T, Mullen R, Musson N, et al. Evidence-based systematic review: Oropharyngeal dysphagia behavioral treatments. Part IV – Impact of dysphagia on individuals’ post-cancer treatment. J Rehab Develop. 2009;46(2):205-14.10.1682/JRRD.2008.08.0092Search in Google Scholar

5. Ding R, Ma F. Effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on dysphagia treatment in patients with neurological impairments – a systematic review ant meta-analysis. Ann Otolaryngol Rhinol. 2016;3(12):1151.Search in Google Scholar

6. Mann G, Hankey GJ, Cameron D. Swallowing function after stroke: prognosis and prognostic factors at 6 months. Stroke. 1999;30:744-8.1018787210.1161/01.STR.30.4.744Search in Google Scholar

7. Terre R, Mearin F. Resolution of tracheal aspiration after the acute phase of stroke-related oropharyngeal dysphagia. Am J Gastroenterol. 2009;104:923-32.1925907710.1038/ajg.2008.16019259077Search in Google Scholar

8. Terre R, Mearin F. Prospective evaluation of oro-pharyngeal dysphagia after severe traumatic brain injury. Brain Inj. 2007;21:1411-7.10.1080/0269905070178509618066943Search in Google Scholar

9. Lindgern S, Janzon L. Prevalence of swallowing complaints and clinical findings among 50-70 year old men and women in an urban population. Dysphagia. 1991;6:187-192.10.1007/BF024935241778094Search in Google Scholar

10. Shaw GY, Sechtem PR, Searl J, Keller K, Rawi TA, Dowdy E. Transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation (VitalStim) curative therapy for severe dysphgia: myth or reality? Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. 2007;116(1):36-44.10.1177/00034894071160010717305276Search in Google Scholar

11. Burnett TA, Mann EA, Cornell SA, Ludlow CL. Laryngeal elevation achieved by neuromuscular stimulation at rest. J Appl Physiol. 2003;94:128-34.10.1152/japplphysiol.00406.200212486019Search in Google Scholar

12. Permisirivanich W, Tipchatyotin S, Wongchai V, Leelamanit V, Setthawatcharawanich S, Sathirapanya P, et al. Comparing effects of rehabilitation swallowing therapy vs. neuromuscular electrical stimulation therapy among stroke patients with persistent pharyngeal dysphagia: A randomized controlled study. J Med Assoc Thai. 2009;92(2):259-65.Search in Google Scholar

13. Miller S, Jungheim M, Kuhn D, Ptok M. Electrical stimulation in treatment of pharyngolaryngeal dysfunctions. Folia Phoniatr Logop. 2013;65:154-68. DOI: 10.1159/000355562.10.1159/00035556224356211Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

14. Freed M, Christian MO, Beytas EM, Tucker H, Kotton B. Electrical stimulation of the neck: a new effective treatment for dysphagia [Abstract]. Dysphagia. 1996;11-159.Search in Google Scholar

15. Park CL, O’Neill PA, Martin DF. A pilot exploratory study of oral electrical stimulation on swallowing function following stroke: an innovative technique. Dysphagia. 1997;12:161-6.10.1007/PL000095319190102Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

16. Poorjavad M, Moghadam ST, Ansari NN, Daemi M. Surface electrical stimulation for treating swallowing disorders after stroke: A review of the stimulation intensity levels and the electrode placement. Stroke Research and Treatment. 2014;918057. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/918057.10.1155/2014/918057399630324804147Search in Google Scholar

17. Hamdy S, Rothwell JC, Aziz Q, Singh KD, Thompson DG. Long-term reorganization of human motor cortex driven by short-term sensory stimulation. J Neurophys. 1998;1(1):64-8.10.1038/26410195111Search in Google Scholar

18. Hamdy S, Rothwell JC, Aziz Q, Thompson DG. Organization and reorganization of human swallowing motor cortex: implications for recovery after stroke. Clinical Science. 2000;99(2):151-7.10.1042/CS19990300Search in Google Scholar

19. Stal P. Characterization of human oro-facial and masticatory muscles with respect to fibres types, myosins and capillaries. Morphological, enzyme-histochemical, immune-histochemical and biochemical investigations. Swed Dent J Suppl. 1994;98.Search in Google Scholar

20. Watts C, Dumican M. The effect of transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation on laryngeal vestibule closure timing in swallowing. BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders. 2018;18:5. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12901-018-0054-3.10.1186/s12901-018-0054-3594168629760579Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

21. Doeltgen SH, Dalrymple-Alford J, Ridding MC, Huckabee ML. Differential effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation parameters on submental motor-evoked potentials. Neurorehabil Neural Repair. 2010;24:519-27.10.1177/154596830936041720228230Search in Google Scholar

22. Humbert IA, Christopherson H, Lokhande A, German R, Gonzalez-Fernandez M, Celnik P. Human hypo-laryngeal movements show adaptive motor learning during swallowing. Dysphagia. 2013;28(2):139-45.10.1007/s00455-012-9422-0353002022926828Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

23. Ludlow CL. Electrical neuromuscular stimulation in dysphagia: current status. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2010;18:159-64.10.1097/MOO.0b013e3283395dec20463480Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

24. Wang JS, Lee JH, Kim NJ. Effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on masticatory muscles in elderly stroke patients. J Phys Ther Sci. 2015;27(9):2767-70. DOI: 10.1589/jpts.27.2767.10.1589/jpts.27.2767461609026504289Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

25. Choi JB. Effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on facial muscle strength and oral function in stroke patients with facial palsy. J Phys Ther Sci. 2016;28(9):2541-3. DOI: 10.1589/jpts.28.2541.10.1589/jpts.28.2541508017127799689Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

26. Carnaby-Mann GD, Crary MA. Examining the evidence on neuromuscular electrical stimulation for swallowing: a meta-analysis. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2007;133(6):564-71.10.1001/archotol.133.6.56417576907Search in Google Scholar

27. Ryu JS, Kang JY, Park JY, Nam SY, Choi SH, Roh JL, et al. The effect of electrical stimulation therapy on dysphagia following treatment for head and neck cancer. Oral Oncology. 2009;45:665-8.10.1016/j.oraloncology.2008.10.00519095492Search in Google Scholar

28. Ludlow CL, Humbert I, Saxon K, et al. Effects of surface electrical stimulation both at rest and during swallowing in chronic pharyngeal dysphagia. Dysphagia. 2007;22:1-10.10.1007/s00455-006-9029-4179090816718620Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

29. Carnaby-Mann GD, Crary MA. Adjumctive neuromuscular electrical stimulation for treatment-refractory dysphagia. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2008;117(4):279-87.10.1177/00034894081170040718478837Search in Google Scholar

30. Lim KB, Lee HJ, Lim SS, Choi YI. Neuromuscular electrical and thermal-tactile stimulation for dysphagia caused by stroke: a randomized controlled trial. H Rehabil Med. 2009;41(3):174-8. DOI: 10.2340/16501977-0317.10.2340/16501977-031719229451Search in Google Scholar

31. Verin E, Maltete D, Ouahchi Y, Marie JP, Hannequin D, Massardier EG, et al. Submental sensitive transcutaneous electrical stimulation (SSTES) at home in neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia: a pilot study. Ann Phys Rehabil Med. 2011;54(6):366-75. DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2011.07.003. Epub 2011 Aug 17.10.1016/j.rehab.2011.07.003.Epub2011Aug17Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

32. Park JW, Kim Y, Oh JC, Lee HJ. Effortful swallowing training combined with electrical stimulation in post-stroke dysphagia: a randomized controlled study. Dysphagia. 2012;27(4):521-7. DOI: 10.1007/s00455-012-9403-3. Epub 2012 Mar 24.10.1007/s00455-012-9403-3.Epub20122422447240Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

33. Humbert IA, Poletto CJ, Saxon KG, Kearney PR, Crujido L, Wright-Harp W, et al. The effect of surface electrical stimulation on hyo-laryngeal movement in normal individuals at rest and during swallowing. J Appl Physiol. 2006;101(6):1657-63. DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00348.2006.10.1152/japplphysiol.00348.2006163668016873602Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

34. Suiter DM, Leder SB, Ruark JL. Effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on submental muscle activity. Dysphagia. 2006;21(1):56-60.10.1007/s00455-005-9010-71654408616544086Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

35. Boem J, Kim SJ, Han TR. Electrical stimulation of the suprahyoid muscles in brain-injured patients with dysphagia: a pilot study. Ann Rehabil Med. 2011;35(3):322-7. DOI: 10.5535/arm.2011.35.3.322. Epub 2011 Jun 30.10.5535/arm.2011.35.3.322.Epub2011Jun30Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

36. Heijnen BJ, Speyer R, Baijens LW, Bogaardt HC. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation versus traditional therapy in patients with Parkinson’s disease and oropharyngeal dysphagia: effects on quality of life. Dysphagia. 2012;27(3):336-45. DOI: 10.1007/s00455-011-9371-z. Epub 2011 Nov 13.2208112210.1007/s00455-011-9371-z.Epub2011Nov13Search in Google Scholar

37. Kiger M, Brown CS, Watkins L. Dysphagia management: an analysis of patients outcomes using VitalStim therapy compared to traditional swallowing therapy. Dysphagia. 2006;21(4):243-53.10.1007/s00455-006-9056-117216386Search in Google Scholar

38. Freed M, Wijting Y. Training manual for patients assessment and treatment using VitalStim electrical stimulation. CIAO Seminars, Gulf Breeze, Fla, December 2004.Search in Google Scholar