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World J Psychiatry. Aug 19, 2025; 15(8): 106019
Published online Aug 19, 2025. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v15.i8.106019
Effect tongue pressure feedback training with enabling education on swallowing and depression in head and neck tumor patients
Jia-Mei Wang, Tai-Shan Tong
Jia-Mei Wang, Department of Head, Neck, and Chest Radiotherapy, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214000, Jiangsu Province, China
Tai-Shan Tong, Department of Medical Psychology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214000, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: Wang JM designed the study; Wang JM, Tong TS were involved in the data collection and writing of this article. All the authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: This study was reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board of Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University.
Clinical trial registration statement: The study was registered at the Clinical Trial Center (www.researchregistry.com) with registration number: Researchregistry 11267.
Informed consent statement: All study participants, or their legal guardian, provided written consent prior to study enrollment.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors of this manuscript having no conflicts of interest to disclose.
CONSORT 2010 statement: The authors have read the CONSORT 2010 statement, and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the CONSORT 2010 statement.
Data sharing statement: There is no additional data available.
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Corresponding author: Jia-Mei Wang, PhD, Department of Head, Neck, and Chest Radiotherapy, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, No. 1000 Hefeng Road, Wuxi 214000, Jiangsu Province, China. wjm13914132387@163.com
Received: May 9, 2025
Revised: June 9, 2025
Accepted: June 25, 2025
Published online: August 19, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Tongue pressure resistance feedback training in conjunction with empowerment education can significantly improve swallowing dysfunction and alleviate depressive mood in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy. It also optimizes coping strategies and enhances quality of life.