Telepractice Treatment of Stuttering: A Systematic Review
Telemedicine Journal and e-Health
McGill, M., Noureal, N., et al. (2018).
Telemedicine Journal and e-Health, 25(5), 359-368.
This systematic review investigates the effect of telepractice services in persons who stutter.
Oregon Scottish Rite of Freemasonry; Portland State University
2000 through April 2017
Peer-reviewed, published studies (not further specified)
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<div>Two studies investigated the implementation of the Camperdown Program via telepractice and found reduced stuttering frequency. Limitations to this review included the small number of included studies and overall low-level of evidence.</div>
<div>Three studies investigated an integrated treatment approach (i.e., intervention protocols combining stuttering modification, fluency shaping, avoidance reduction, and desensitization). Following the intervention, most clients reported satisfaction and improvements in their stuttering frequency and overall communication skills. Overall, telepractice was found to be an effective method to deliver integrated treatment. Limitations to this review included the small number of included studies and overall low-level of evidence.</div>
<div>Two of the included studies investigated the Lidcombe Program conducted via telepractice. Findings indicated reduced stuttering frequency and severity as well as caregiver satisfaction. Limitations to this review included the small number of included studies and overall low-level of evidence.</div>
