The Handbook for Evidence-Based Practice in Communication Disorders

The Handbook for Evidence-Based Practice in Communication Disorders

<DIV><P>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</P><ul><li>construct the right questions about best evidence</li><br><br><li>find the reliable information they need to answer these questions</li><br><br><li>evaluate the validity of both internal and external evidence</li><br><br><li>weigh the importance of empirical evidence, whether from a research study or from an individual patient</li><br><br><li>help patients fully understand clinical options and express their preferences</li><br><br><li>conduct systematic, critical appraisals of treatment evidence, diagnosis and screening evidence, and evidence from systematic reviews or meta-analyses</li></ul><P>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.</P><P>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.</P></DIV>