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Table 2 Comparison of the DOSS score and different components of the digital fluoroscopic evaluation between pre- and post-treatment in group A

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

  1. DOSS Dysphagia Outcome and Severity Scale
  2. P probability, *significant (P < 0.05)
  3. Tests used: McNemar test, Wilcoxon signed-rank test, Pearson’s chi-squared test