Improving the Relevance of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Research and Practice

Audiology and speech-language pathology practice in Saudi Arabia

Objectives Audiology and speech-language pathology (SLP) are relatively new professions in Saudi Arabia. The idea of establishing new audiology and SLP programs in some education facilities has become popular across Saudi Arabia; yet, only four undergraduate and graduate programs are currently available. This study aimed to explore the fields of audiology and SLP in Saudi Arabia, obtain demogra...

Evidence - based speech - language pathology and audiology

Purpose: To systematically gather from the literature available the quantitative instruments used to assess the sense of smell in studies carried out with children. Research strategy: The present study included a survey in the Pubmed and Bireme platforms and in the databases of MedLine, Lilacs, regional SciELO and Web of Science, followed by selection and critical analysis of the articles found...

Development and Psychometric Evaluation of Speech and Language Pathology Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire (SLP-EBPQ)

Background: To date, there is no specific instrument to measure evidence-based practice (EBP) in Speech and Language Pathology (SLP). Therefore, it is essential to design a valid and reliable instrument in the EBP field for SLP. Aim: To develop a speech and language pathology evidence-based practice questionnaire (SLP-EBPQ) for the Iranian context and evaluate its psychometric properties. Metho...

Productivity Fellowships for Research: Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology and Audiology and Occupational Therapy.

Evidence-based practice and speech-language pathology.

Review Panel: John Ashford, PhD; Tobi Frymark, MA; Daniel McCabe, DMA; Nan Musson, MA; Carol Smith Hammond, PhD; Karen Wheeler-Hegland, PhD Swallowing disorders are commonly seen among veterans as a result of stroke, traumatic brain injury, and head and neck cancer. These and other neurological and nonneurological conditions associated with dysphagia can lead to a number of adverse consequences...