CCC ASHA Research & Evidence-Based Practice Flashcards
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According to ASHA, what are the three components of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) that SLPs must integrate?
Answer: Current best research evidence, clinical expertise, and client values/preferences
ASHA's EBP framework requires integration of the best available external research evidence, the clinician's expertise and experience, and the client's values and preferences.
In research hierarchy for EBP, which study design provides the highest level of evidence?
Answer: Systematic review or meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials sit at the top of the evidence hierarchy because they synthesize the strongest individual study designs.
Which ASHA resource is specifically designed to help SLPs locate evidence-based systematic reviews relevant to clinical practice?
Answer: ASHA Practice Portal
The ASHA Practice Portal provides clinicians with access to evidence maps, clinical topics, and summaries of systematic reviews to support evidence-based clinical decision-making.
What is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) and why is it valued in SLP research?
Answer: A study in which participants are randomly assigned to treatment or control groups to reduce bias
An RCT randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups, minimizing selection bias and allowing stronger causal inferences about treatment efficacy.
What does the term 'treatment fidelity' mean in the context of SLP clinical research?
Answer: The degree to which an intervention is implemented as intended and described in the protocol
Treatment fidelity refers to how accurately and consistently a treatment protocol is implemented as designed, which is essential for interpreting research results and replicating interventions.
When critically appraising a study for EBP, which question addresses the clinical applicability of the research findings?
Answer: Are the results valid and applicable to my client given their characteristics and context?
Applicability assessment asks whether the research participants and conditions are similar enough to the SLP's client to justify applying the findings in that clinical context.