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Empowering SLPs and Teachers: Harnessing Interprofessional Education for Better Outcomes

Empowering SLPs and Teachers: Harnessing Interprofessional Education for Better Outcomes

In the dynamic field of speech-language pathology, collaboration is not just a buzzword; it is a fundamental necessity for creating successful outcomes for children. A recent study titled Collaboration: More than "Working Together", An exploratory study to determine effect of interprofessional education on awareness and application of models of specialized service delivery by student speech-language pathologists and teachers sheds light on how interprofessional education (IPE) can enhance collaborative efforts between student speech-language pathologists (S-LPs) and teachers. This blog will delve into the findings of this study and provide actionable insights for practitioners looking to improve their collaborative skills.

The study conducted at the University of Alberta involved a comprehensive IPE experience for student S-LPs and teachers. The key takeaway from this research is that structured IPE experiences significantly enhance the awareness and application of various models of specialized service delivery. Before the IPE experience, many students could only vaguely describe collaborative efforts. However, post-IPE, both student S-LPs and teachers were able to articulate and apply more integrative and effective models of service delivery.

Here are some practical steps for practitioners to implement the outcomes of this research:

To summarize, the study illustrates that interprofessional education significantly enhances the collaborative skills of both S-LPs and teachers. By understanding and applying different models of service delivery, practitioners can better meet the diverse needs of their students. The findings also emphasize the importance of integrating services within the classroom while judiciously using pull-out services.

For practitioners looking to delve deeper into this topic, further research and continuous professional development are highly recommended. Collaboration is more than just working together; it's about strategically combining expertise to create the best outcomes for children.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Collaboration: More than "Working Together", An exploratory study to determine effect of interprofessional education on awareness and application of models of specialized service delivery by student speech-language pathologists and teachers.


Citation: Suleman, S., McFarlane, L., Pollock, K., Schneider, P., Leroy, C., & Skoczylas, M. (2013). Collaboration: More than "Working Together", An exploratory study to determine effect of interprofessional education on awareness and application of models of specialized service delivery by student speech-language pathologists and teachers. Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 37(4), 298-307.
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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