EBP Compendium: Summary of Systematic Review
National Institutes of Health
Stuttering Treatment Research 1970-2005: I. Systematic Review Incorporating Trial Quality Assessment of Behavioral, Cognitive, and Related Approaches
Bothe, A. K., Davidow, J. H., et al.
(2006).
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 15(4), 321-341.
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
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Search strategy is described in sufficient detail for replication
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Included studies are assessed for study quality
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Quality assessments are reproducible
| Yes |
Description: This is a systematic review of published research on behavioral, cognitive, and related stuttering treatment approaches, trial quality, and effectiveness.
Question(s) Addressed:
Question not specifically stated.
Population: Preschool children, school-age children, adolescents, and adults who stutter.
Intervention/Assessment: Nonpharmacological stuttering treatment programs
Number of Studies Included: 39
Years Included: 1970 - 2005
Findings:
Conclusions:
The most effective treatment approach for children who stutter is response-contingency. The most effective treatment approaches for adults include prolonged speech, self-management, and response-contingency (Abstract).
Keywords: Fluency Disorders
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See also:
Bothe, A.K., J.H. Davidow, et al. (2006). "Stuttering Treatment Research 1970-2005: II. Systematic Review Incorporating Trial Quality Assessment of Pharmacological Approaches." American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology. 15(4): 342-352.
Added to Compendium: March 2012