Effects of interferential current transcutaneous electrical sensory stimulation in patients with severe dementia and dysphagia in long-term care facilities

Effects of interferential current transcutaneous electrical sensory stimulation in patients with severe dementia and dysphagia in long-term care facilities

Abstract Background The aim of the study was to ascertain the efficacy of interferential current-transcutaneous electrical sensory stimulation (IFC-TESS) in treating patients with severe dementia accompanied by dysphagia who reside in long-term care facilities. Methods We conducted a comparative int...

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Main Authors: Yoshiko Hara, Ayako Nakane, Yu Yoshizumi, Kazuharu Nakagawa, Kohei Yamaguchi, Kanako Yoshimi, Haruka Tohara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Cough frequency
Cough latency time
Functional oral intake scale
Oral calorie intake
IFC-TESS
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-05912-x
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