EBP Compendium: Summary of Systematic Review
The Chinese Cochrane Centre, China
Acupuncture for Dysphagia in Acute Stroke
Xie, Y., Wang, L., et al.
(2008).
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews(3).
Indicators of Review Quality:
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The review addresses a clearly focused question
| Yes |
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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
| Yes |
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Quality assessments are reproducible
| Yes |
Description: This is a systematic review of randomized controlled trials investigating acupuncture for dysphagia in acute stroke.
Question(s) Addressed:
What is the therapeutic effect of acupuncture for dysphagia after acute stroke compared with placebo, sham or no acupuncture intervention?
Population: Individuals with acute stroke
Intervention/Assessment: Acupuncture
Number of Studies Included: 1
Years Included: 1966 - 2007
Findings:
Conclusions:
- At this time, limited evidence exists for the therapeutic effects of acupuncture for dysphagia in acute stroke patients.
Keywords: Stroke, Swallowing Disorders
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Added to Compendium: December 2011