The Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Swallowing Function in Stroke Patients with Dysphagia: A Systematic Review

Dysphagia is a complication that often occurs and triggers the occurrence of aspiration pneumonia death from stroke. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) muscle strengthening therapy sensorimotor recovery with can improve swallowing function. This study aims to find evidence effectiveness NMES on function in stroke patients dysphagia. The method used this research systematic review through online databases, namely: PubMed, ProQuest, Sciencedirect, Wiley Online Library, articles full text criteria, using Indonesian or English, publications last 5 years, quasi-experimental design randomized controlled trials. Search keywords "stroke", "cerebrovascular accident", "dysphagia", "neuromuscular stimulation", "swallowing function", "deglutitions function" combined boolean operator AND OR. search results found 10 match inclusion criteria. From articles, there was 1 article 9 trial articles. showed could be an optional intervention after Based reviews, effective improving dysphagia; more high-quality needed determine proper procedure other treatments therapy.