University of Missouri Health System

Swallowing Rehabilitation with Motor Imagery in Patients Undergoing Radiation for Head & Neck Cancer: A Prospective Study

OBJECTIVES: Radiation therapy (RT) for head and neck cancer (HNC) commonly causes dysphagia. Swallowing rehabilitation programs (SRPs) during RT improve functional outcomes, but adherence remains low due to RT-related pain. Motor imagery (MI) incorporated into SRPs may provide a...