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Speech and language therapy: is it effective?

V A Pearson1

  • 1Department of Epidemiology and Public Health Medicine, University of Bristol.

Public Health
|March 1, 1995
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This literature review examines speech and language therapy (SLT) effectiveness. Evidence suggests more research is needed to guide purchasing decisions for optimal population benefit and cost-effectiveness.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Clinical Effectiveness
  • Speech and Language Therapy

Background:

  • Needs assessment for local speech and language therapy (SLT) services.
  • Purchasing authorities require evidence of SLT effectiveness and cost-effectiveness.
  • General practice fundholders need data to inform service procurement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the published evidence on the effectiveness of speech and language therapy.
  • To identify limitations in existing studies.
  • To provide evidence-based suggestions for purchasing SLT services.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of published evidence.
  • Analysis of study limitations.
  • Synthesis of findings to inform purchasing strategies.

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Main Results:

  • The current evidence base for speech and language therapy effectiveness has limitations.
  • Specific studies on SLT interventions and their outcomes were evaluated.
  • Suggestions for evidence-based purchasing of SLT services were formulated.

Conclusions:

  • More evaluative research is essential for informed purchasing of SLT services.
  • Purchasers need data to identify SLT services providing genuine population benefits.
  • Evidence-based decision-making is crucial for optimizing SLT service provision.