- Briefly describe a specific question, or set of related questions, about a health care test or treatment that this program should consider.
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The efficacy of speech therapy after stroke.
- Describe why this topic is important.
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Speech therapy consultation has almost become a routine after strokes, yet to my reading there is little evidence to support its use.
- How will an answer to your research question be used or help inform decisions for you or your group?
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If it were not efficacious (or cost effective), then Medicare money would be saved and patients would be saved from unnecessary consultations.
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- Please choose a description that best describes your role or perspective: (you may select more than one category if appropriate)
- Medical Director
- If you are you making a suggestion on behalf of an organization, please state the name of the organization
- Please tell us how you heard about the Effective Health Care Program
- monitor the web site
