With this landmark textbook, speech-language pathologists will learn to
apply current best evidence as they make critical decisions about the
care of each individual they serve. The first text that covers this
cutting-edge topic for the communication disorders field, this book
introduces SLPs to the principles and process of evidence-based
practice, thoroughly covering its three primary components: "external"
evidence from systematic research, "internal" evidence from clinical
practice, and evidence concerning patient preferences. SLPs will get the
in-depth guidance they need to
- construct the right questions about best evidence
- find the reliable information they need to answer these questions
- evaluate the validity of both internal and external evidence
- weigh the importance of empirical evidence, whether from a research
study or from an individual patient
- help patients fully understand clinical options and express their
preferences
- conduct systematic, critical appraisals of treatment evidence,
diagnosis and screening evidence, and evidence from systematic reviews
or meta-analyses
Developed by Christine A. Dollaghan, one of the most highly respected
researchers in the field of language acquisition and disorders, this
text makes complex concepts understandable with its clear,
reader-friendly language, vivid step-by-step examples of key processes,
and illuminating figures and tables.
SLPs will come away with a solid, practical understanding of
evidence-based practice--knowledge they'll use throughout their careers
to make sound clinical decisions about the screening, diagnosis, and
treatment of communication disorders.
