BACKGROUND Transcranial direct current stimulation(tDCS)is proven to be safe in treating various neurological conditions in children and adolescents.It is also an effective method in the treatment of OCD in adults.AIM...BACKGROUND Transcranial direct current stimulation(tDCS)is proven to be safe in treating various neurological conditions in children and adolescents.It is also an effective method in the treatment of OCD in adults.AIM To assess the safety and efficacy of tDCS as an add-on therapy in drug-naive adolescents with OCD.METHODS We studied drug-naïve adolescents with OCD,using a Children’s Yale-Brown obsessive-compulsive scale(CY-BOCS)scale to assess their condition.Both active and sham groups were given fluoxetine,and we applied cathode and anode over the supplementary motor area and deltoid for 20 min in 10 sessions.Reassessment occurred at 2,6,and 12 wk using CY-BOCS.RESULTS Eighteen adolescents completed the study(10-active,8-sham group).CY-BOCS scores from baseline to 12 wk reduced significantly in both groups but change at baseline to 2 wk was significant in the active group only.The mean change at 2 wk was more in the active group(11.8±7.77 vs 5.25±2.22,P=0.056).Adverse effects between the groups were comparable.CONCLUSION tDCS is safe and well tolerated for the treatment of OCD in adolescents.However,there is a need for further studies with a larger sample population to confirm the effectiveness of tDCS as early augmentation in OCD in this population.展开更多
Objective:To study the effect of repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation(rPMS)combined with conventional rehabilitation measures on shoulder dysfunction in early stroke.Methods:60 patients with shoulder dysfunction...Objective:To study the effect of repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation(rPMS)combined with conventional rehabilitation measures on shoulder dysfunction in early stroke.Methods:60 patients with shoulder dysfunction in early stroke were selected,and all of them were admitted to our hospital from August 2021 to August 2023.The patients were randomly grouped into a control group(conventional rehabilitation measures intervention,30 cases)and an intervention group(rPMS and conventional rehabilitation measures intervention,30 cases)according to the lottery method.The pain scores,shoulder mobility,and motor function scores of the two groups were compared.Results:The pain score was lower in the intervention group,and the shoulder mobility and motor function scores were higher in the intervention group(P<0.05)as compared to that of the control group.Conclusion:The effect of combining rPMS and conventional rehabilitation measures in treating shoulder dysfunction in early stroke was remarkable and should be popularized.展开更多
Deep brain stimulation is a therapy for Alzheimer's disease(AD) that has previously been used for mainly mild to moderate cases. This study provides the first evidence of early alterations in performance induced by...Deep brain stimulation is a therapy for Alzheimer's disease(AD) that has previously been used for mainly mild to moderate cases. This study provides the first evidence of early alterations in performance induced by stimulation targeted at the fornix in severe AD patients. The performance of the five cases enrolled in this study was scored with specialized assessments including the Mini-Mental State Examination and Clinical Dementia Rating, both before and at an early stage after deep brain stimulation. The burden of caregivers was also evaluated using the Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview. As a whole, the cognitive performance of patients remained stable or improved to varying degrees, and caregiver burden was decreased. Individually, an improved mental state or social performance was observed in three patients, and one of these three patients showed remarkable improvement in long-term memory. The conditions of another patient deteriorated because of inappropriate antipsychotic medications that were administered by his caregivers. Taken together, deep brain stimulation was capable of improving some cognitive aspects in patients with severe AD, and of ameliorating their emotional and social performance, at least at an early stage. However, long-term effects induced by deep brain stimulation in patients with severe AD need to be further validated. More research should focus on clarifying the mechanism of deep brain stimulation. This study was registered with ClinicalTrials.gov(NCT03115814) on April 14, 2017.展开更多
BACKGROUND: Temperature of axilla could be affected due to motor dysfunction of limbs and neural changes of vessel after ischemic stroke. OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of percutaneous neuromuscular electric stimu...BACKGROUND: Temperature of axilla could be affected due to motor dysfunction of limbs and neural changes of vessel after ischemic stroke. OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of percutaneous neuromuscular electric stimulation (PNES) on difference in temperature of axilla and analyze the relationship between function of limbs and difference in temperature of axilla. DESIGN: Randomized grouping and controlled observation SETTING: Department of Neurology, General Hospital of Shenyang Military Area Command of Chinese PLA PARTICIPANTS: Sixty patients with ischemic stroke were selected from Neurological Department of General Hospital of Shenyang Military Area Command of Chinese PLA from January to June 2003. All cases were diagnosed with clinical diagnosis criteria of ischemic stroke established by the Fourth Chinese Classification of Cerebrovasular Disease and CT examination and received neuromuscular electric stimulation (NES). Patients were randomly divided into control group and treatment group with 30 in each group. METHODS: Control group: Patients received routinely neurological therapy. Treatment group: Except routine therapy, patients suffered from NES at 48 hours after hospitalization. NMT-91 NES equipment was used to stimulated injured limbs with low frequency once 30 minutes a day in total of 10 times a course, especially extensor muscle of upper limb and flexor muscle of lower limb. Prescription of hemiplegia was internally decided by equipment with the output frequency of 200 Hz. Intensity of electric output could cause muscle contraction. The therapy needed two or three courses. Temperature of bilateral axilla was measured every day to calculate the difference with the formula of (temperature of axilla on the injured side - temperature of axilla on the healthy side). Motor function of limbs was measured with FugI-Meyer Motor Assessment (FMA) during hospitalization and at 2 and 4 hours after hospitalization. Among 90 points, upper and lower limb function was 54, equilibrium function 10, sensory function 10, and motion of joint 16. The higher the scores were, the better the function was. Correlation of data was dealt with linear correlation analysis. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES : Assessment and correlation between difference in temperature of axilla and motor function of injured limbs during hospitalization and at 2 and 4 weeks after hospitalization. RESULTS: All 60 patients with ischemic stroke were involved in the final analysis. ① Difference in temperature: Difference of 2 and 4 weeks after hospitalization was lower than that in control group and at just hospitalization [treatment group: (0.056±0.000), (0.024±0.003) ℃; control group: (0.250±0.001), (0.131 ±0.001)℃; hospitalization; (0.513±0.001) ℃, P 〈 0.05-0,01]. ② FMA scores: Scores of 2 and 4 weeks after hospitalization were higher than those in control group and at just hospitalization [treatment group; (43.50±15.09), (67.97 ±18.21) points; control group: (33.33 ±13.54), (40.87±19.34) points; hospitalization: (26.43 ±11.87) points, P 〈 0.05-0.01]. ③ Correlation: Difference in temperature of axilla was negative correlation with FMA scores (c=- -0.255 1, P 〈 0.05). CONCLUSION: ① PNES can accelerate recovery of limb function and decrease temperature of axilla of patients with ischemic stroke. ② The lower the difference in temperature is, the better the functional recovery is.展开更多
Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation(ta-VNS)is a novel noninvasive treat-ment for stroke that directly stimulates the peripheral auricular branch of the vagus nerve.There have been recent reports that ta-V...Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation(ta-VNS)is a novel noninvasive treat-ment for stroke that directly stimulates the peripheral auricular branch of the vagus nerve.There have been recent reports that ta-VNS combined with conventional rehabilitation training promotes the recovery of neurological function of patients with acute stroke.However,these were small-sample-sized studies on the recovery of neurological function in patients after percutaneous vagus nerve stimulation in the subacute and chronic phases after stroke.This double-blinded randomized controlled trial involved 60 acute ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke patients aged 18-80 years who received treatment in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University.The subjects were randomly assigned to receive ta-VNS or sham ta-VNS combined with conventional rehabilitation training.The follow-up results over 1 year revealed that ta-VNS combined with conventional rehabilitation training greatly improved the recovery of motor and sensory functions and emotional responses compared with sham ta-VNS combined with conventional rehabilitation training.There were no obvious side effects.These findings suggest that ta-VNS combined with conventional rehabilitation training for the treatment of acute ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke patients is safe and effective.展开更多
目的分析早期康复训练与经颅磁刺激(Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation,TMS)联合应用于脑性瘫痪(Cerebral Palsy,CP)合并语言发育障碍患儿中的效果。方法选取2021年7月—2023年6月通辽市医院收治的90例CP合并语言发育障碍患儿为研究对...目的分析早期康复训练与经颅磁刺激(Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation,TMS)联合应用于脑性瘫痪(Cerebral Palsy,CP)合并语言发育障碍患儿中的效果。方法选取2021年7月—2023年6月通辽市医院收治的90例CP合并语言发育障碍患儿为研究对象,参照随机数表法分为对照组和研究组,每组45例。对照组采取早期康复训练,研究组在对照组基础上联用TMS治疗。比较两组的临床疗效、Frenchay构音障碍评定法评分、Gesell发育诊断量表(Gesell Developmental Schedule,GDS)评分。结果研究组的总有效率为91.11%,高于对照组的71.11%,差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=5.874,P<0.05)。研究组的Frenchay构音障碍评定法评分、GDS评分均高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P均<0.05)。结论早期康复训练与TMS联合治疗CP合并语言发育障碍患儿效果确切,能够有效改善其语言功能与构音能力,促进智力发育。展开更多
目的探讨巴氯芬联合早期神经肌肉电刺激对脑卒中患者高肌张力的临床疗效。方法选取上海市嘉定区安亭医院2021年1月~2023年1月收治的106例脑卒中后高肌张力患者,随机数表法分为联合组和电刺激组,各53例。电刺激组给予常规治疗并实施早期...目的探讨巴氯芬联合早期神经肌肉电刺激对脑卒中患者高肌张力的临床疗效。方法选取上海市嘉定区安亭医院2021年1月~2023年1月收治的106例脑卒中后高肌张力患者,随机数表法分为联合组和电刺激组,各53例。电刺激组给予常规治疗并实施早期神经肌肉电刺激,联合组加用巴氯芬片,连续治疗4周。评估两组患者治疗前后肢体痉挛状况、肌张力情况、运动功能以及患者日常生活能力;观察两组患者血清炎症指标变化;统计两组患者治疗效果和不良反应。结果联合组患者总有效率为96.23%,高于电刺激组83.02%,差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=4.970,P<0.05)。治疗后,两组患者临床痉挛指数(CSI)、Ashworth评分明显降低,Fugl-Meyer评分(FMA)、改良Barthel指数(mBI)升高,且联合组治疗后CSI、Ashworth评分低于电刺激组,FMA、mBI则高于电刺激组[(4.65±1.12)分vs.(7.73±1.63)分、(1.38±0.53)分vs.(1.81±0.46)分、(71.47±7.65)分vs.(68.08±6.44)分、(68.92±7.46)分vs.(64.89±7.09)分],差异有统计学意义(t=11.376、2.070、2.634、2.860,P<0.05)。治疗后,两组患者血清白细胞介素-1β(IL-1β)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)、高迁移率族蛋白B1(HMGB1)水平显著降低,且联合组治疗后血清IL-1β、TNF-α、HMGB1水平显著低于电刺激组[(4.63±0.85)pg ml vs.(5.29±0.91)pg ml、(9.58±2.58)pg ml vs.(12.35±3.13)pg ml、(4.51±1.24)μg L vs.(5.68±1.51)μg L],差异有统计学意义(t=3.927、4.921、4.288,P<0.05)。两组患者不良反应发生率相当(16.98%vs.7.55%),差异无统计学意义(χ2=2.192,P>0.05)。结论巴氯芬联合早期神经肌肉电刺激治疗脑卒中患者高肌张力的疗效良好,可有效降低肢体高肌张力状况,提高患肢运动功能,抑制体内炎症反应水平。展开更多
目的研究老年脑卒中合并吞咽障碍患者经高频重复经颅磁刺激(Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation,rTMS)联合早期吞咽功能分级康复训练对神经及吞咽功能的临床应用价值。方法便利选取2021年1月-2023年1月泰州市第三人民医院收...目的研究老年脑卒中合并吞咽障碍患者经高频重复经颅磁刺激(Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation,rTMS)联合早期吞咽功能分级康复训练对神经及吞咽功能的临床应用价值。方法便利选取2021年1月-2023年1月泰州市第三人民医院收治的70例老年脑卒中合并吞咽障碍患者为研究对象,按随机数表法分为对照组(n=35,常规治疗)和观察组(n=35,rTMS联合早期吞咽功能分级康复训练)。比较两组治疗前后舌体移动度(舌骨上移距离、舌骨前移距离),神经功能[美国国立卫生院卒中量表(National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale,NIHSS)]、吞咽功能[标准吞咽功能评分量表(Standard Swallowing Function Assessment Scale,SSA)]及生存质量[吞咽生存质量问卷(Swallowing Quality of Life,SWAL-QOL)]评分,观察两组不良反应发生情况。结果较治疗前,两组治疗后舌骨上移距离、舌骨前移距离及SWAL-QOL评分均升高,NIHSS评分、SSA评分均降低,且观察组较对照组更优,差异有统计学意义(P均<0.05)。观察组治疗总有效率(97.14%)高于对照组(82.86%),差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=3.968,P<0.05)。两组不良反应总发生率对比,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论在rTMS治疗基础上,老年脑卒中合并吞咽障碍患者联合早期吞咽功能分级康复训练,对自身神经功能及吞咽功能均有显著改善作用,且安全性高。展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Transcranial direct current stimulation(tDCS)is proven to be safe in treating various neurological conditions in children and adolescents.It is also an effective method in the treatment of OCD in adults.AIM To assess the safety and efficacy of tDCS as an add-on therapy in drug-naive adolescents with OCD.METHODS We studied drug-naïve adolescents with OCD,using a Children’s Yale-Brown obsessive-compulsive scale(CY-BOCS)scale to assess their condition.Both active and sham groups were given fluoxetine,and we applied cathode and anode over the supplementary motor area and deltoid for 20 min in 10 sessions.Reassessment occurred at 2,6,and 12 wk using CY-BOCS.RESULTS Eighteen adolescents completed the study(10-active,8-sham group).CY-BOCS scores from baseline to 12 wk reduced significantly in both groups but change at baseline to 2 wk was significant in the active group only.The mean change at 2 wk was more in the active group(11.8±7.77 vs 5.25±2.22,P=0.056).Adverse effects between the groups were comparable.CONCLUSION tDCS is safe and well tolerated for the treatment of OCD in adolescents.However,there is a need for further studies with a larger sample population to confirm the effectiveness of tDCS as early augmentation in OCD in this population.
文摘Objective:To study the effect of repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation(rPMS)combined with conventional rehabilitation measures on shoulder dysfunction in early stroke.Methods:60 patients with shoulder dysfunction in early stroke were selected,and all of them were admitted to our hospital from August 2021 to August 2023.The patients were randomly grouped into a control group(conventional rehabilitation measures intervention,30 cases)and an intervention group(rPMS and conventional rehabilitation measures intervention,30 cases)according to the lottery method.The pain scores,shoulder mobility,and motor function scores of the two groups were compared.Results:The pain score was lower in the intervention group,and the shoulder mobility and motor function scores were higher in the intervention group(P<0.05)as compared to that of the control group.Conclusion:The effect of combining rPMS and conventional rehabilitation measures in treating shoulder dysfunction in early stroke was remarkable and should be popularized.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.8187052509(to XGY)the National Key Research and Development Plan of China,No.2017YFC0114005(to ZPL)
文摘Deep brain stimulation is a therapy for Alzheimer's disease(AD) that has previously been used for mainly mild to moderate cases. This study provides the first evidence of early alterations in performance induced by stimulation targeted at the fornix in severe AD patients. The performance of the five cases enrolled in this study was scored with specialized assessments including the Mini-Mental State Examination and Clinical Dementia Rating, both before and at an early stage after deep brain stimulation. The burden of caregivers was also evaluated using the Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview. As a whole, the cognitive performance of patients remained stable or improved to varying degrees, and caregiver burden was decreased. Individually, an improved mental state or social performance was observed in three patients, and one of these three patients showed remarkable improvement in long-term memory. The conditions of another patient deteriorated because of inappropriate antipsychotic medications that were administered by his caregivers. Taken together, deep brain stimulation was capable of improving some cognitive aspects in patients with severe AD, and of ameliorating their emotional and social performance, at least at an early stage. However, long-term effects induced by deep brain stimulation in patients with severe AD need to be further validated. More research should focus on clarifying the mechanism of deep brain stimulation. This study was registered with ClinicalTrials.gov(NCT03115814) on April 14, 2017.
基金a grant from Military Tenth Five-Year Key Research Project Foundation, No. mymjzyy 010
文摘BACKGROUND: Temperature of axilla could be affected due to motor dysfunction of limbs and neural changes of vessel after ischemic stroke. OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of percutaneous neuromuscular electric stimulation (PNES) on difference in temperature of axilla and analyze the relationship between function of limbs and difference in temperature of axilla. DESIGN: Randomized grouping and controlled observation SETTING: Department of Neurology, General Hospital of Shenyang Military Area Command of Chinese PLA PARTICIPANTS: Sixty patients with ischemic stroke were selected from Neurological Department of General Hospital of Shenyang Military Area Command of Chinese PLA from January to June 2003. All cases were diagnosed with clinical diagnosis criteria of ischemic stroke established by the Fourth Chinese Classification of Cerebrovasular Disease and CT examination and received neuromuscular electric stimulation (NES). Patients were randomly divided into control group and treatment group with 30 in each group. METHODS: Control group: Patients received routinely neurological therapy. Treatment group: Except routine therapy, patients suffered from NES at 48 hours after hospitalization. NMT-91 NES equipment was used to stimulated injured limbs with low frequency once 30 minutes a day in total of 10 times a course, especially extensor muscle of upper limb and flexor muscle of lower limb. Prescription of hemiplegia was internally decided by equipment with the output frequency of 200 Hz. Intensity of electric output could cause muscle contraction. The therapy needed two or three courses. Temperature of bilateral axilla was measured every day to calculate the difference with the formula of (temperature of axilla on the injured side - temperature of axilla on the healthy side). Motor function of limbs was measured with FugI-Meyer Motor Assessment (FMA) during hospitalization and at 2 and 4 hours after hospitalization. Among 90 points, upper and lower limb function was 54, equilibrium function 10, sensory function 10, and motion of joint 16. The higher the scores were, the better the function was. Correlation of data was dealt with linear correlation analysis. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES : Assessment and correlation between difference in temperature of axilla and motor function of injured limbs during hospitalization and at 2 and 4 weeks after hospitalization. RESULTS: All 60 patients with ischemic stroke were involved in the final analysis. ① Difference in temperature: Difference of 2 and 4 weeks after hospitalization was lower than that in control group and at just hospitalization [treatment group: (0.056±0.000), (0.024±0.003) ℃; control group: (0.250±0.001), (0.131 ±0.001)℃; hospitalization; (0.513±0.001) ℃, P 〈 0.05-0,01]. ② FMA scores: Scores of 2 and 4 weeks after hospitalization were higher than those in control group and at just hospitalization [treatment group; (43.50±15.09), (67.97 ±18.21) points; control group: (33.33 ±13.54), (40.87±19.34) points; hospitalization: (26.43 ±11.87) points, P 〈 0.05-0.01]. ③ Correlation: Difference in temperature of axilla was negative correlation with FMA scores (c=- -0.255 1, P 〈 0.05). CONCLUSION: ① PNES can accelerate recovery of limb function and decrease temperature of axilla of patients with ischemic stroke. ② The lower the difference in temperature is, the better the functional recovery is.
基金supported by the Medical Scientific Research Project of Chongqing Municipal Health Commission of China,Nos.2018ZDXM022,2019MSXM017 and 2020MSXM106a grant from Chongqing General Hospital of China,No.2019ZDXM03(all to LCN and JXM).
文摘Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation(ta-VNS)is a novel noninvasive treat-ment for stroke that directly stimulates the peripheral auricular branch of the vagus nerve.There have been recent reports that ta-VNS combined with conventional rehabilitation training promotes the recovery of neurological function of patients with acute stroke.However,these were small-sample-sized studies on the recovery of neurological function in patients after percutaneous vagus nerve stimulation in the subacute and chronic phases after stroke.This double-blinded randomized controlled trial involved 60 acute ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke patients aged 18-80 years who received treatment in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University.The subjects were randomly assigned to receive ta-VNS or sham ta-VNS combined with conventional rehabilitation training.The follow-up results over 1 year revealed that ta-VNS combined with conventional rehabilitation training greatly improved the recovery of motor and sensory functions and emotional responses compared with sham ta-VNS combined with conventional rehabilitation training.There were no obvious side effects.These findings suggest that ta-VNS combined with conventional rehabilitation training for the treatment of acute ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke patients is safe and effective.
文摘目的探讨巴氯芬联合早期神经肌肉电刺激对脑卒中患者高肌张力的临床疗效。方法选取上海市嘉定区安亭医院2021年1月~2023年1月收治的106例脑卒中后高肌张力患者,随机数表法分为联合组和电刺激组,各53例。电刺激组给予常规治疗并实施早期神经肌肉电刺激,联合组加用巴氯芬片,连续治疗4周。评估两组患者治疗前后肢体痉挛状况、肌张力情况、运动功能以及患者日常生活能力;观察两组患者血清炎症指标变化;统计两组患者治疗效果和不良反应。结果联合组患者总有效率为96.23%,高于电刺激组83.02%,差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=4.970,P<0.05)。治疗后,两组患者临床痉挛指数(CSI)、Ashworth评分明显降低,Fugl-Meyer评分(FMA)、改良Barthel指数(mBI)升高,且联合组治疗后CSI、Ashworth评分低于电刺激组,FMA、mBI则高于电刺激组[(4.65±1.12)分vs.(7.73±1.63)分、(1.38±0.53)分vs.(1.81±0.46)分、(71.47±7.65)分vs.(68.08±6.44)分、(68.92±7.46)分vs.(64.89±7.09)分],差异有统计学意义(t=11.376、2.070、2.634、2.860,P<0.05)。治疗后,两组患者血清白细胞介素-1β(IL-1β)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)、高迁移率族蛋白B1(HMGB1)水平显著降低,且联合组治疗后血清IL-1β、TNF-α、HMGB1水平显著低于电刺激组[(4.63±0.85)pg ml vs.(5.29±0.91)pg ml、(9.58±2.58)pg ml vs.(12.35±3.13)pg ml、(4.51±1.24)μg L vs.(5.68±1.51)μg L],差异有统计学意义(t=3.927、4.921、4.288,P<0.05)。两组患者不良反应发生率相当(16.98%vs.7.55%),差异无统计学意义(χ2=2.192,P>0.05)。结论巴氯芬联合早期神经肌肉电刺激治疗脑卒中患者高肌张力的疗效良好,可有效降低肢体高肌张力状况,提高患肢运动功能,抑制体内炎症反应水平。
文摘目的研究老年脑卒中合并吞咽障碍患者经高频重复经颅磁刺激(Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation,rTMS)联合早期吞咽功能分级康复训练对神经及吞咽功能的临床应用价值。方法便利选取2021年1月-2023年1月泰州市第三人民医院收治的70例老年脑卒中合并吞咽障碍患者为研究对象,按随机数表法分为对照组(n=35,常规治疗)和观察组(n=35,rTMS联合早期吞咽功能分级康复训练)。比较两组治疗前后舌体移动度(舌骨上移距离、舌骨前移距离),神经功能[美国国立卫生院卒中量表(National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale,NIHSS)]、吞咽功能[标准吞咽功能评分量表(Standard Swallowing Function Assessment Scale,SSA)]及生存质量[吞咽生存质量问卷(Swallowing Quality of Life,SWAL-QOL)]评分,观察两组不良反应发生情况。结果较治疗前,两组治疗后舌骨上移距离、舌骨前移距离及SWAL-QOL评分均升高,NIHSS评分、SSA评分均降低,且观察组较对照组更优,差异有统计学意义(P均<0.05)。观察组治疗总有效率(97.14%)高于对照组(82.86%),差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=3.968,P<0.05)。两组不良反应总发生率对比,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论在rTMS治疗基础上,老年脑卒中合并吞咽障碍患者联合早期吞咽功能分级康复训练,对自身神经功能及吞咽功能均有显著改善作用,且安全性高。