EBP Compendium: Summary of Systematic Review
The Cochrane Collaboration; North West NHS R&D Executive UK
Interventions for Apraxia of Speech Following Stroke
West, C., Hesketh, A., et al.
(2005).
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews(4).
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 review of randomized controlled trials of interventions for patients with apraxia of speech following stroke.
Question(s) Addressed:
Question not specifically stated.
Population: Adults with apraxia of speech following a stroke.
Intervention/Assessment: Any treatment technique used for apraxia of speech.
Number of Studies Included: 0
Years Included: Through April 2004
Findings:
Conclusions:
- Treatment
- Speech
- Apraxia Treatments - "There is no evidence from randomized controlled trials to support or refute the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions for apraxia of speech" (p. 1). Further research is warranted.
Keywords: Apraxia, Stroke
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Added to Compendium: January 2012