Clinical Research
Intermittent oro-esophageal tube feeding for dysphagia patients with cerebral small vessel disease
Yang Junfeng, Chen Yanan, Gao Weiqi, Zhang Jia, Ye Wanglin, Li Heping, Wang Liugen, Zeng Xi
Published 2020-08-25
Cite as Chin J Phys Med Rehabil, 2020, 42(8): 694-697. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-1424.2020.08.005
Abstract
ObjectiveTo observe the effect of intermittent oro-esophageal tube feeding (IOE) on dysphagia patients with cerebral small vessel disease.
MethodsSixty such patients were randomly divided into an experimental group (n=30) and a control group (n=30). In addition to the routine basic treatment and swallowing function training, the control group was given nasogastric tube feeding, while the experimental group was provided with IOE. Before and after two weeks of the treatment the swallowing function and nutritional status of both groups were evaluated along with the incidence of pneumonia, ability in the activities of daily living and general quality of life.
ResultsBefore the intervention, there were no significant differences between the two groups in any of the measurements. Afterward significant improvements were observed in all of the measurements in both groups, but the experimental group had improved significantly more than the control group in terms of each measure.
ConclusionsIOE is superior to NG in improving the nutrition and swallowing function of patients with dysphagia and cerebral small vessel disease. It betters their ability in daily life activities and their quality of life.
Key words:
Cerebral small vessel disease; Tube feeding; Dysphagia; Enteral nutrition; Quality of life
Contributor Information
Yang Junfeng
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
Chen Yanan
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
Gao Weiqi
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
Zhang Jia
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
Ye Wanglin
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
Li Heping
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
Wang Liugen
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
Zeng Xi
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
