A Qualitative Examination of Current Guidelines for Evidence-Based Practice in Child Language Intervention
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- Tim Brackenbury
- Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
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- Elizabeth Burroughs
- Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
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- Lynne E. Hewitt
- Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
説明
<jats:sec><jats:title>Purpose</jats:title><jats:p>The present investigation examines the time, effort, and resources that evidence-based practice (EBP) requires, and looks at what types of results are obtained.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Method</jats:title><jats:p>Principles of EBP as outlined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association were applied to 3 treatment case studies.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results</jats:title><jats:p>The cases took between 3 and 7 hr to complete and yielded different amounts and types of results. Individual article searches yielded better results than did searches of systematic reviews. Most evidence found was from small-group and individual case studies.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion</jats:title><jats:p>EBP is a necessary part of effective and ethical treatment. The resources needed, time involved, and availability of relevant information make current guidelines for EBP challenging for most full-time practitioners. Specific recommendations to address these concerns are offered.</jats:p></jats:sec>
収録刊行物
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- Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools
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Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools 39 (1), 78-88, 2008-01
American Speech Language Hearing Association
