The effectiveness of a patakara device in improving oral function and quality of life in people with intellectual disabilities

The effectiveness of a patakara device in improving oral function and quality of life in people with intellectual disabilities

Background: Better labial closure strength (LCS) may improve eating, swallowing, and quality of life. Patakara is an efficient device to enhance lip strength. In this study, we analyzed differences in LCS and quality of life between before and after training with Patakara in people with intellectual...

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Main Authors: Cheng-Hung Tsai, Yu-Ching Chou, Jin-Ding Lin, Gunng-Shinng Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Medical Sciences
Subjects:
patakara
intellectual disability
oral function
quality of life
labial closure strength
Online Access:http://www.jmedscindmc.com/article.asp?issn=1011-4564;year=2021;volume=41;issue=2;spage=68;epage=75;aulast=Tsai

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