Background The Cochrane risk of bias (CROB) tool and Physiotherapy Evidence Database
(PEDro) scale are used to evaluate risk of bias of randomized controlled trials. We assessed …

Objectives The aim was for the appointed committee of the Academy of Neurological
Communication Disorders and Sciences to conduct a systematic review of published …

Purpose Recent evidence supports the benefit of intensive aphasia intervention programs
for people with chronic aphasia, yet it is unclear if all participants can expect positive …

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) is effective in reducing motor
symptoms for many individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). However, STN DBS does not …

Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) and primary progressive apraxia of speech (PPAOS) are
neurodegenerative syndromes characterized by progressive decline in language or speech …

Purpose: Treatment intensity (sometimes referred to as “practice amount”) has been well-
investigated in learning non-speech tasks, but its role in treating speech disorders has not …

Optimizing intensity for aphasia treatment is a high priority research issue for people with
aphasia, their families and clinicians, and could result in healthcare cost savings. An …

Background Speech and language acquisition can be a challenge for young children with
Down syndrome (DS), and while early intervention is important, we do not know what early …

Objective To create guidelines focused on the use of structured physical activity (PA) in the
management of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Data Sources A systematic literature search …

Objectives Psychotherapy provides a means of helping participants to resolve emotional
threats and play an active role in their lives. Consequently, psychotherapy is increasingly …