EP 49: How to use meta-analyses as a dysphagia clinician with Kendrea Garand

Meta-analyses are powerful tools, but they can be challenging to interpret. In this episode, we explore how dysphagia clinicians can better understand and critically evaluate meta-analyses to support evidence-informed practice. We are joined by Prof. Kendrea Garand (https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/person/kend...) to talk about the article “How to Interpret and Evaluate a Meta-Analysis in the Field of Speech and Language Therapy: A Tutorial for Clinicians. (https://doi.org/10.1044/2021_AJSLP-21...) ” We discuss: • What meta-analyses are and why they matter for dysphagia clinicians • How to conduct a meta-analysis • How to critically interpret and evaluate a meta-analysis • Red flags in pooling studies in meta-analyses • Rapid appraisal tips for clinical decision-making • Integrating evidence with clinical expertise and patient values