ASHA Research and Evidence-Based Practice Flashcards
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When critically appraising a research article, which section primarily describes the procedures used to reduce bias in participant selection?
Answer: Methods section
The methods section details participant recruitment, inclusion/exclusion criteria, randomization, and blinding procedures that address selection and other biases.
ASHA's scope of practice documents serve which primary purpose for evidence-based practice?
Answer: Defining the boundaries of professional practice and guiding service delivery decisions
Scope of practice documents define the breadth of professional activities, helping clinicians determine what is appropriate within their competencies and informing EBP decisions.
What is translational research in the context of communication sciences and disorders?
Answer: Applying basic science findings to clinical practice and real-world patient outcomes
Translational research bridges the gap between laboratory discoveries ('bench') and clinical application ('bedside'), ensuring that scientific advances improve patient care.
A clinician finds a study with a statistically significant result (p < 0.001) but a very small effect size. What is the most appropriate interpretation?
Answer: The result may be statistically significant but clinically insignificant
Statistical significance with a small effect size often indicates the result is real but may have little meaningful impact on clinical outcomes, especially in large samples.
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'clinical expertise' within ASHA's EBP model?
Answer: The SLP's accumulated knowledge, skills, and experience to make clinical judgments
Clinical expertise encompasses a clinician's training, experience, and judgment used to integrate research evidence with individual patient needs and values.
What is the primary risk of confirmation bias in clinical research?
Answer: Selectively interpreting results to support a pre-existing hypothesis
Confirmation bias occurs when researchers or clinicians favor information that confirms their existing beliefs, potentially skewing data interpretation and clinical decisions.