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http://dx.doi.org/10.22683/tsnr.2022.11.4.055

A Literature Review of Tongue Movement and Measurement Tools for Dysphagia  

Kim, Jin-Yeong (Davinci Hospital)
Son, Yeong-Soo (BS Brain Rehabilitation Hospital, Rehabilitation Center)
Hong, Deok-Gi (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Wonkwang University)
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Therapeutic Science for Rehabilitation / v.11, no.4, 2022 , pp. 55-68 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective : This review aimed to provide information for clinical application by confirming the principles and characteristics of the tool through a review of tongue movement and measurement tools for patients with swallowing disorders. Results : We identified 15 tools used as tongue exercises and measurement tools in the field of dysphagia. According to principle, the tools were classified as either a bulb sensor, resistive sensor sheet, mouthpiece with sensor, or other techniques. The bulb sensor was easy to use but had limitations in fixing the position when measuring tongue pressure. The resistive sensor sheet could be measured at a more stable position than the bulb sensor. A mouthpiece with a sensor could be used in an individual's oral cavity such that the position was fixed when measuring the tongue pressure. Other techniques had the advantage of being wireless and capable of sensing light. Conclusion : Based on this literature review, it is necessary to facilitate the selection of the best tool for quantitative tongue measurement in dysphagia. The review can also be used to develop a Korean tongue movement tool model that can be used in hospitals and community centers.
Keywords
Dysphagia; Tongue exercise; Tongue measurement;
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