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Thermal-tactile stimulation device for enhanced swallowing function

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Design a device is to test the application of vibration and thermal change on the throat to treat dysphagia.

Project Overview

The overall goal of the Thermal-Tactile Stimulation device is to test if the application of vibration and thermal change on the throat may be used to treat swallowing disorders such as dysphagia. Studies have shown that a thermal-tactile stimulation may improve swallowing function but have been largely inconsistent and inaccurate due to the variability of manual application [1]. The goal of the prototype is to create a device that can accurately assess how variable temperature, and vibrational stimulation may impact swallowing function and stimulation on individuals suffering from dysphagia.

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Top left to right; Tvishi Krishnakumar, Lucy Harper; Bottom left to right; Simon Graves, Isabel Ploessl, Claudia Beckwith
Top left to right; Tvishi Krishnakumar, Lucy Harper; Bottom left to right; Simon Graves, Isabel Ploessl, Claudia Beckwith

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