EBP Compendium: Summary of Systematic Review
The Cochrane Collaboration; Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Australia
Intervention for Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Morgan, A. T., & Vogel, A. P.
(2008).
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (3).
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 controlled trials and quasi-randomized studies addressing the efficacy of treatment for childhood apraxia of speech.
Question(s) Addressed:
Question not specifically stated.
Population: Children aged 3-16 years, diagnosed with developmental apraxia of speech or developmental verbal apraxia.
Intervention/Assessment: Perceptually-based therapy or instrumentally-based biofeedback approaches.
Number of Studies Included: 0
Years Included: Not stated
Findings:
Conclusions:
No treatment recommendations can be made from this review. Additional evidence is needed in order to establish treatment efficacy for childhood apraxia of speech.
Keywords: Apraxia
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Added to Compendium: January 2012