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Dysphagia can lead to multiple complications, increasing mortality and recurrence, and affecting the quality of life. Mendelsohn maneuver is a kind of physical therapy to improve the safety and effectiveness of swallowing. This paper introduced the origin of Mendelsohn maneuver, its physiological mechanism and clinical application. The potential risks and shortcomings of Mendelsohn maneuver were discussed, and a new solution was put forward.
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Objective:To explore the effect of standardized patients stimulation combined with microteaching method in clinical teaching practice of students majored in rehabilitation therapy. Methods:From March, 2017 to March, 2018, 47 students majored in rehabilitation therapy in our department were selected with convenience sampling. Then they were randomly divided into control group (n = 23) and experimental group (n = 24). The control group received routine teaching method, while the experimental group received standardized patients stimulation combined with microteaching method. Their theoretical achievement, practical skills achievement and feedback on teaching effect were compared after this course. Results:The theoretical scores and practical skills scores were higher in the experimental group than in the control group (t > 2.366, P < 0.05). Meanwhile, the scores were higher in the experimental group than in the control group in the following aspects: the design capability of rehabilitation treatment program, the capability of selection of rehabilitation assessment tools, the communication and expression ability, learning enthusiasm and initiative, and the ability to relate theory to practice (t > 2.082, P < 0.05). Conclusion:Standardized patients simulation combined with microteaching method could improve the clinical practice effect of students majored in rehabilitation therapy.
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Objective:To explore the effect of working memory updating training on verbal fluency for patients with motor aphasia. Methods:From June, 2015 to June, 2018, 80 patients with motor aphasia were randomly divided into control group (n = 40) and study group (n = 40). The control group accepted routine speech training, while the study group accepted working memory updating training in addition, for eight weeks. They were assessed updating function and verbal fluency before and after training. Results:The updating function and verbal fluency improved in the study group after training (t > 2.418, P < 0.05), and were better than those in the control group (t > 2.407, P < 0.05). Conclusion:Working memory updating training can improve both speech and cognition for patients with motor aphasia.