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. 2021 Oct 12;2021(10):CD013379. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013379.pub2

Comparison 1. Non‐vocal communication aid versus usual care without aids.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1.1 Ease of communication 1 30 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐9.10 [‐10.66, ‐7.54]
1.2 Satisfaction 4 211 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 2.94 [1.59, 4.30]
1.3 Intensive care unit length of stay 1 60 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.21 [‐0.29, ‐0.13]