Table 4 Comparison of the DOSS score and different components of the digital fluoroscopic evaluation pre-treatment between both groups A and B
From: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS): its effect on improving dysphagia in stroke patients
Variables | Study group | Control group | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Median (range) | Median (range) | ||
DOSS score | 1 (1–3) | 2 (1–3) | 0.09 |
Oral transportation time | 36 (7–55) | 40 (15–55) | 0.06 |
| Â | Frequency (percent) | Frequency (percent) | Â |
Positive laryngeal elevation | 4 (20%) | 5 (25%) | 1 |
Positive hyoid elevation | 4 (20%) | 5 (25%) | 1 |
Esophageal sphincter spasm | 20 (1000%) | 14 (70%) | 0.11 |
Positive aspiration | 20 (100%) | 16(80%) | 0.11 |