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Altering the Gag Reflex via a Palm Pressure Device: Effects of Hand Topology

Steiner, Samantha R.

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2014, Master of Arts, Miami University, Speech Pathology and Audiology.
The gag reflex is a protective motor response that regularly interferes with dental procedures. Findings from a recent study suggest that applying pressure to the palm may be an effective and practical technique for clinical management of the gag reflex. The current study investigated the effects that relative depth of the palm at multiple pressure points had on the afferent limb of the gag reflex. Results were analyzed using a single factor ANOVA tool. The findings revealed that flatter palms are more successful than more arched palms when applying pressure to regions of the palm to reduce the afferent limb of the gag reflex. This paper also presents limitations with the study and directions for future research.
Donna Scarborough, PhD (Committee Chair)
Michael Bailey-Van Kuren, PhD (Committee Member)
Laura Kelly, PhD (Committee Member)
46 p.

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  • Steiner, S. R. (2014). Altering the Gag Reflex via a Palm Pressure Device: Effects of Hand Topology [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1399051232

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Steiner, Samantha . Altering the Gag Reflex via a Palm Pressure Device: Effects of Hand Topology. 2014. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1399051232.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Steiner, Samantha . "Altering the Gag Reflex via a Palm Pressure Device: Effects of Hand Topology." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1399051232

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)