EP 49: How to use meta-analyses as a dysphagia clinician with Kendrea Garand
Jan 23, 2026•35 min
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Episode description
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 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.”
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
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