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Semin Speech Lang 2006; 27(4): 219-226
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-955112
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Levels of Evidence Supporting Dysphagia Interventions: Where Are We Going?

Jeri A. Logemann1
  • 1Ralph and Jean Sundin Professor, Departments of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Neurology, and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
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Publication Date:
21 November 2006 (online)

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Abstract

This article describes and compares methodologies for collecting data on the outcomes and efficacy of dysphagia treatments. Several examples are included that distinguish these various types of studies. Study designs that are unique to dysphagia such as assessing the immediate effectiveness of treatment strategies of the instrumental study are described.

KEYWORDS

Dysphagia - outcomes - randomized clinical trials - efficacy

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Jeri A LogemannPh.D. 

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Northwestern University

2240 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208

Email: j-logemann@northwestern.edu

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