From: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS): its effect on improving dysphagia in stroke patients
Variables | Pre | Post | P value |
---|---|---|---|
Median(range) | Median (range) | ||
DOSS score | 1 (1–3) | 6 (1–7) | 0.001* |
Oral transportation time | 44.50 (24–55) | 20.50 (7–50) | 0.001* |
 | Frequency (percent) | Frequency (percent) |  |
Positive laryngeal elevation | 4 (20%) | 17 (85%) | < 0.001* |
Positive hyoid elevation | 4 (20%) | 17 (85%) | < 0.001* |
Esophageal sphincter spasm | 20 (100%) | 3 (15%) | <0.003* |
Positive aspiration | 20 (100%) | 6 (30%) | 0.001 |