EBP Compendium: Summary of Systematic Review
The Cochrane Collaboration
Acid Reflux Treatment for Hoarseness
Hopkins, C., Yousaf, U., et al.
(2006).
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews(1).
Indicators of Review Quality:
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The review addresses a clearly focused question
| No |
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Criteria for inclusion of studies are provided
| Yes |
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Search strategy is described in sufficient detail for replication
| Yes |
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Included studies are assessed for study quality
| N/A |
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Quality assessments are reproducible
| N/A |
Description: This is a systematic review of randomized and quasi-randomized, controlled, double-blinded trials investigating the effectiveness of anti-reflux therapy for adults with hoarseness.
Question(s) Addressed:
Question not specifically stated.
Population: Adult patients with hoarseness that has been present for at least six weeks.
Intervention/Assessment: Both nonsurgical and surgical treatments of gastro-esophageal reflux disease
Number of Studies Included: 0
Years Included: Through September 2005
Findings:
Conclusions:
There is no scientific evidence that support or refutes the efficacy of anti-reflux therapy in adults with hoarseness.
Keywords: Vocal Fold Disorder
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Added to Compendium: December 2011