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Effects of an Oral-Pharyngeal Motor Training Programme on Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Hong

S Y Cheng1, S H W Kwong1, W M Pang1

  • 1Occupational Therapy Department, East Wing, 1/F, Kwong Wah Hospital, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy : HKJOT
|September 7, 2018
PubMed

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Oropharyngeal motor training improved tongue strength and orofacial function in children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS). This occupational therapy intervention shows promise for enhancing respiratory function in pediatric OSAS patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric occupational therapy
  • Respiratory health
  • Sleep medicine

Background:

  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) affects children's respiratory function.
  • Oropharyngeal motor deficits may contribute to pediatric OSAS.
  • Investigating targeted interventions is crucial for managing pediatric OSAS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of an oropharyngeal motor training program.
  • To assess the impact on tongue strength, endurance, and orofacial function in children with OSAS.
  • To determine the role of occupational therapy in managing pediatric OSAS.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 10 children with OSAS undergoing occupational therapy.
  • 10-session oropharyngeal motor training program focusing on orofacial and pharyngeal mobilization.
  • Assessment of tongue strength and endurance using the Iowa Oral Pressure Instrument (IOPI).
  • Evaluation of orofacial function using the Nordic Orofacial Test-Screening (NOT-S).

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements observed in tongue strength post-training.
  • Significant improvements noted in Nordic Orofacial Test-Screening (NOT-S) scores.
  • No significant changes were found in tongue endurance levels.

Conclusions:

  • Oropharyngeal motor training can enhance tongue strength and orofacial function in children with OSAS.
  • Occupational therapists play a vital role in implementing these training modalities.
  • This intervention shows potential for improving respiratory function in pediatric OSAS.
Abstract

Keywords:
ChildrenObstructive sleep apnea syndromeOropharyngeal motor trainingTongue strength

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