Cervical Interferential Current Transcutaneous Electrical Sensory Stimulation for Patients with Dysphagia and Dementia in Nursing Homes.

Yoshiko HaraAyako NakaneHaruka ToharaKazumasa KubotaKazuharu NakagawaKoji Hara Kohei YamaguchiKanako YoshimiShunsuke Minakuchi

Published in: Clinical interventions in aging (2021)

Cervical IFC-TESS can improve the cough reflexes and nutritional states of patients with dysphagia and dementia in nursing homes. As it has previously been difficult to perform active rehabilitation with dementia patients, IFC-TESS may be effective and practicable for the rehabilitation of this patient population.

Keyphrases

mild cognitive impairment
cognitive impairment
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes