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| Variable | NMES (n=27) | TTOS (n=18) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | |||
| Male | 17 | 16 | |
| Female | 10 | 12 | |
| Age (years) | 65.2 ± 7.7 | 67.5 ± 8.3 | |
| Duration of dysphagia (months) | 4.5 ± 1.1 | 4.8 ± 1.2 | |
| VFS (score) | 26.1 ± 13.1 | 25.5 ± 11.5 | |
*p<0.05, mean ± SD. NMES: neuromuscular electrical stimulation; TTOS: thermal tactile oral stimulation; Functional Dysphagia Scale based on videofluoroscopic studies (VFS)
