Application of Swallowing-Feeding Management Combined with Transcranial Electrical Stimulation in Patients with Mild Craniocerebral Trauma with Dysphagia.

Background: Mild craniocerebral trauma (CCT) can lead to various neurological and functional impairments, including dysphagia. Dysphagia refers to difficulties with swallowing, which can significantly impact a person's ability to eat, drink, and maintain proper nutrition.

Objective: To explore the application of swallowing-feeding management combined with transcranial electrical stimulation in CCT patients with dysphagia.

Methods: One hundred ten patients with mild CCT with dysphagia treated in our hospital from January 2021 to August 2022 were divided into 2 groups: Combined transcranial electrical stimulation with swallowing-feeding management group (n = 55) and swallowing-feeding management group (n = 55). The clinical data, clinical efficacy, swallowing function, and nutritional status before treatment and 2, 4, and 6 weeks after treatment were compared between the 2 groups.

Results: The combined treatment group exhibited significantly superior therapeutic outcomes compared to the swallowing-feeding management group (χ = 6.346, P = 0.042). Notably, following treatment, patients in the combined treatment group demonstrated notably improved swallowing function in contrast to those in the swallowing-feeding management group (treatment duration: 2 weeks, t = 5.145, P < 0.0001; 4 weeks, t = 12.756, P < 0.0001; 6 weeks, t = 25.968, P < 0.0001). Additionally, post-treatment, patients in the combined treatment group exhibited significantly enhanced nutritional status compared to those in the swallowing-feeding management group (χ = 14.611, P = 0.002).

Conclusions: Swallowing-feeding management combined with transcranial electrical stimulation is effective in CCT patients with dysphagia.