EBP Compendium: Summary of Systematic Review
Risk Factors Associated with Language Development Problems in Childhood: A Literature Review
Chaimay, B., Thinkhamrop, B., et al.
(2006).
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand, 89(7), 1080-1086.
Indicators of Review Quality:
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The review addresses a clearly focused question
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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
| No |
Description: This is a systematic review of primary research studies investigating risk factors that may influence children's language development.
Question(s) Addressed:
Question not specifically stated.
Population: Children with language problems.
Intervention/Assessment: Not applicable.
Number of Studies Included: 15 case-control, cross-sectional, cohort, and longitudinal studies
Years Included: From 1984 (most recent study was one published in 2003)
Findings:
Conclusions:
"Perinatal/postnatal and environmental factors influence language development. Such factors should be taken into account as confounding factors in further language development studies" (Abstract).
Keywords: Language Disorders
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Added to Compendium: March 2012