CCC ASHA Research & Evidence-Based Practice Flashcards
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In single-subject experimental designs used in SLP research, what is the purpose of a reversal (ABA) design?
Answer: To demonstrate experimental control by withdrawing and reintroducing treatment to show its effect
An ABA reversal design establishes experimental control by showing that behavior improves during treatment (B), returns toward baseline when treatment is withdrawn (A), demonstrating the treatment's causal effect.
What is the difference between statistical significance and clinical significance in SLP outcome research?
Answer: Statistical significance indicates a result is unlikely due to chance, while clinical significance indicates the change is meaningful in the client's daily life
A result can be statistically significant (unlikely due to chance) but not clinically significant if the magnitude of change does not translate to meaningful functional improvement for the client.
According to ASHA's EBP model, which factor represents the client's role in clinical decision-making?
Answer: The client's values, preferences, and goals for treatment
In ASHA's EBP model, the client perspective includes their individual values, cultural background, preferences, and personal goals, which must be integrated with research evidence and clinical expertise.
What is a systematic review in the context of EBP for SLPs?
Answer: A rigorous synthesis of all available research on a specific clinical question using predefined search and appraisal criteria
A systematic review uses explicit, reproducible methods to identify, appraise, and synthesize all relevant studies addressing a specific clinical question, providing a comprehensive evidence summary.
Which of the following outcomes measures is most appropriate for demonstrating functional communication improvement in an adult with aphasia for EBP purposes?
Answer: Communication Activities of Daily Living (CADL) or ASHA FACS
Functional outcome measures such as the CADL or ASHA FACS capture real-world communicative functioning, which is the most clinically meaningful evidence of improvement for adults with aphasia.
What is the purpose of inter-rater reliability in SLP clinical research?
Answer: To demonstrate that two or more independent raters produce consistent scores or observations
Inter-rater reliability ensures that measurements or observations are consistent across different raters, which is essential for the validity and reproducibility of clinical research findings.