Objective:To explore the efficacy of different frequencies of Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) treatment on swallowing disorders after stroke,to provide clinical guidance for the treatment of swallowing disorders after stroke.Methods:A total of 96 patients with swallowing disorders after stroke from January 2022 to June 2023 who were admitted in our hospital were selected, and divided into the low intensity group (n=32), the moderate intensity group (n=32), and the high intensity group (n=32) by random number table method.The low intensity group was received 1.0mA tDCS treatment, the moderate intensity group was received 1.5mA tDCS treatment, and the high intensity group was received 2.0mA tDCS treatment.The changes in wada drinking water test rating,swallowing ability and feeding ability, nutritional status,and quality of life in three groups were compared.Results:After treatment,the wada drinking water test rating in three groups were improved (P<0.05),and compared with the low and moderate intensity group,the high intensity group was better (P<0.05),while no significant difference in the low and moderate intensity group(P>0.05). After treatment,the standardized swallowing assessment(SSA) scores in three groups were decreased (P<0.05), the Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS) scores were increased (P<0.05),in comparision of the low and moderate intensity group, the SSA score in the high intensity group was lower (P<0.05), and the FOIS score was higher (P<0.05),while no significant difference in the low and moderate intensity group(P>0.05).After treatment,Hemoglobin(HGB), Prealbumin(PA),Total protein(TP),and Treansferrin (TFN) levels in three groups were increased(P<0.05),in comparision of the low and moderate intensity group, the high intensity group was higher (P<0.05),while no significant difference in the low and moderate intensity group (P>0.05). After treatment, Activity of Daily Living Scale (ADL) and Swallowing Quality of Life (SWAL-QOL) scores in three groups were improved (P<0.05),and compared with the low and moderate intensity group,the high intensity group was higher(P<0.05),while no significant difference in the low and medium intensity group (P>0.05).Conclusion:High intensity tDCS has good therapeutic effect on swallowing disorders after stroke,which can promote improvement of swallowing function,enhance swallowing and feeding abilities,improve nutritional status,and improve quality of life. |