Intraoral Acupuncture for Sialorrhea in Stroke Patients: a Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

• Main Authors: Jin-Jin Wang (Author), Meng-Meng Shao (Author), Xue-Zhen Zhou (Author), Zu-Chen Lin (Author), Hai-Yan Li (Author), Zheng-Zhong Yuan (Author), Qin-Qin Ma (Author), Fang Li (Author), Wen-Bin Fu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Medical Association of Pharmacopuncture Institute, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Importance: Post-stroke sialorrhea (PSS) refers to excessive saliva flowing out the lip border after a stroke. PSS negatively affects patient self-image and social communication and may lead to depression. Limited evidence supports the link between excessive salivation and PSS. No large-scale, stric...