2022, Vol. 4, Issue 2, Part B

author(s)
Swarupa Biswal, Prativa Khosla and Sarika ML

abstract
Dysphagia can adversely affect the quality of life and increases the risk of dehydration and aspiration. Many emotional and physical problems affect the performance and disability or limited activity and prevent social interaction. Dysphagia associated with morbidity and mortality. The main objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Chin Tuck against Resistance (CTAR) exercise in improvement of swallowing ability among neurological disorders patients with dysphagia at IMS SUM Hospital, Bhbaneswar Odisha. A experimental study was conducted 60 samples were selected by purposive sampling and were divided in to experimental 30 and control group 30. Used Gugging swallowing screen scale (GUSS) to observe dysphagia score. Pre-test data was collected from both the groups by interview and observation method. Then from next day onwards Chin Tuck against Resistance Exercise was administered for 8 consecutive days, 3 times per day, to with dysphagia in experimental group and control group received routine care. The study findings revealed that, in Experimental group, pre-test of mean score was 5.40±0.814,they progressed to no dysphagia at the end of 8th day with post mean score 15.23±2.285. Thus Chin Tuck against Resistance Exercise was helpful in improving the swallowing ability among neurological disorders patients with dysphagia.