CCC CCC ASHA Research & Evidence-Based Practice

Question 1

According to ASHA, what are the three components of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) that SLPs must integrate?

Accepted Answer

Current best research evidence, clinical expertise, and client values/preferences

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Client preferences, billing guidelines, and clinical tradition

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Supervisor recommendations, published protocols, and insurance requirements

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Standardized tests, therapy manuals, and CEU courses

Question 2

In research hierarchy for EBP, which study design provides the highest level of evidence?

Accepted Answer

Systematic review or meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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Case study

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Expert opinion

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Single-subject experimental design

Question 3

Which ASHA resource is specifically designed to help SLPs locate evidence-based systematic reviews relevant to clinical practice?

Accepted Answer

ASHA Practice Portal

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ASHA Leader magazine

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Praxis Study Guide

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ASHA Convention program

Question 4

What is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) and why is it valued in SLP research?

Accepted Answer

A study in which participants are randomly assigned to treatment or control groups to reduce bias

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A study where all participants receive the same treatment to compare notes

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A longitudinal study following one client over many years

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A survey of clinician opinions on best practices

Question 5

What does the term 'treatment fidelity' mean in the context of SLP clinical research?

Accepted Answer

The degree to which an intervention is implemented as intended and described in the protocol

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Loyalty of clients to the treating clinician

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The accuracy of standardized test scoring

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Consistency of billing procedures

Question 6

When critically appraising a study for EBP, which question addresses the clinical applicability of the research findings?

Accepted Answer

Are the results valid and applicable to my client given their characteristics and context?

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Was the sample size large enough for statistical significance?

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Was the researcher affiliated with a major university?

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Was the study published in a peer-reviewed journal?