Table 5 Comparison of the DOSS score and different components of the digital fluoroscopic evaluation post-treatment between 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 | 6 (1–7) | 2 (1–5) | 0.001* |
Oral transportation time | 20.50 (7–50) | 40.50 (7–56) | 0.004* |
| Â | Frequency (percent) | Frequency (percent) | Â |
Positive laryngeal elevation | 17 (85%) | 5 (25%) | < 0.001* |
Positive hyoid elevation | 17 (85%) | 5 (25%) | < 0.001* |
Esophageal sphincter spasm | 3 (15%) | 17 (85%) | < 0.001* |
Positive aspiration | 6 (30%) | 17 (85%) | 0.001* |