An evidence-based practice modelacross the academic and clinical settings
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Communication Disorders Quarterly
Volume
32
Publisher
SAGE
Publication Date
2011
First Page
118
Last Page
132
Abstract
This tutorial is designed to provide academic communication sciences and disorders (CSD) programs, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, with a comprehensive instructional model on evidence-based practice (EBP). The model was designed to help students view EBP as an ongoing process needed in all clinical decision making. The three facets of EBP (research, client/contextual factors, and clinical expertise) are addressed through explicit teaching practices and assignments in didactic coursework and considered in parallel with a concurrent clinical practicum. At the graduate level, the reciprocal nature between theory, research, and practice is emphasized using components such as structured EBP protocols in coursework and clinic, application of clinical case studies that emphasize EBP procedures, and the integration of authentic research assignments. Examples are provided, and ways in which academic faculty and clinical educators can actively engage in creating a shared language and culture at all levels in a CSD program are presented.
Recommended Citation
Wolter, J., Corbin-Lewis, K., Self, T., & Elsweiler, A. (2011). An evidence-based practice model across the academic and clinical settings. Communication Disorders Quarterly. 32, 118-132.
