2015 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Development and evaluation of myofunctional therapy of tongue for people with developmantal disabilities
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26893023
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Research Activity Start-up
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Social dentistry
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| Research Institution | Tohoku University |
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Principal Investigator |
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| Research Collaborator |
Sasaki Makoto 岩手大学, 工学部機械システム工学科, 助教 (80404119)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2014-08-29 – 2016-03-31
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| Keywords | 摂食嚥下機能 |
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| Outline of Final Research Achievements |
To encourage development of oral motor skills associated with mastication and swallowing, appropriate support tailored to an individual’s level of understanding, capability, and compliance is required. We have developed a visual feedback system for tongue exercise to suit for person with developmental disabilities. The biofeedback system consists of real- time combined visual feedback displaying animation that indicates a measured value of tongue pressure. The study population consisted of an individual with celebral palsy. The participant received tongue exercise using the biofeedback system with assistance.
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| Free Research Field |
障害者歯科学
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