EBP Compendium: Summary of Systematic Review
Effectiveness of Behavioral Stuttering Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Herder, C., Howard, C., et al.
(2006).
Contemporary Issues in Communication Science and Disorders, 33, 61-73.
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
| No |
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Quality assessments are reproducible
| Yes |
Description: This is a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials investigating the effectiveness of behavioral stuttering treatment.
Question(s) Addressed:
Question not specifically stated.
Population: People who stutter or stammer (PWS).
Intervention/Assessment: Behaviorally-based intervention
Number of Studies Included: 12
Years Included: Not stated
Findings:
Conclusions:
Behavioral stuttering interventions are effective treatments for people who stutter.
Keywords: Fluency Disorders
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Added to Compendium: December 2011