Swallowing Exercise During Head and Neck Cancer Treatment: Results of a Randomized Trial

AlexandrosSfakianakis shared this article with you from Inoreader Swallowing Exercise During Head and Neck Cancer Treatment: Results of a Randomized Trial via Dysphagia AbstractThe diagnosis and treatment of head and neck cancer (HNC) can have substantial impact on swallowing function, nutritional balance, physical function and quality of life (QoL). Early initiated swallowing exercises are hypothesized to improve swallowing function in HNC patients. The aim was to investigate the effects of swallowing exercises and progressive resistance training (PRT) during radiotherapy on swallowing function, physical function and QoL in patients with pharynx-, larynx-, oral cavity cancer or unknown primary compared to usual care. In a multi-centre RCT participants were assigned to (a) twice-weekly PRT and daily swallowing exercises throughout treatment or (b) usual care. Outcomes were measured at end of treatment and 2, 6 and 12  months after. Primary outcome was pe... View on Web

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