Table 2.

Comparison of DOSS, MBI, and SWAL-QOL scores between two groups.

	Acupuncture group Mean (SD)		Control group Mean (SD)
	Before treatment	4 weeks after treatment	Before treatment	4 weeks after treatment
DOSS scores	1.8 (0.7)	5.8 (1.3)∆▲	1.6 (0.6)	3.7 (1.1)*
MBI scores	52.3 (15.7)	88.2 (11.1)∆#	53.1 (16.3)	71.0 (12.3)*
SWAL-QOL scores	94.8 (17.9)	197.1 (19.3)∆▲	95.2 (18.6)	165.1 (19.9)∆

MBI: Modified Barthel Index; SWAL-QOL: Swallowing-Related Quality of Life; DOSS:Dysphagia Outcome Severity Scale.

^*P < 0.05 or ^∆P < 0.01 vs before treatment; ^#P < 0.05 or ^▲P < 0.01 vs. control group.