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Enhancing Clinical Skills with Telepractice: A Data-Driven Approach

Enhancing Clinical Skills with Telepractice: A Data-Driven Approach

The field of speech-language pathology is evolving, and the integration of telepractice is proving to be a transformative approach. According to the research article "A Pedagogical Note: Use of Telepractice to Link Student Clinicians to Diverse Populations," telepractice can significantly enhance clinical training and service delivery, especially for culturally and linguistically diverse populations (Cassel et al., 2016). This blog aims to provide practitioners with insights on how to implement telepractice effectively and encourages further research into its benefits.

The Need for Telepractice in Speech-Language Pathology

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) often face challenges in gaining experience with diverse populations due to geographic and resource limitations. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) mandates that clinical training includes exposure to culturally and linguistically diverse clients. However, traditional in-person clinical settings may not always provide such opportunities (ASHA, 2014).

Key Findings from the Research

The pilot project described in the research involved undergraduate speech-language pathology students providing services to preschool-aged children through telepractice. The outcomes were promising:

Implementing Telepractice: Best Practices

To successfully integrate telepractice into your clinical training, consider the following steps:

Encouraging Further Research

While the initial results are encouraging, further research is needed to explore the long-term impacts of telepractice on both student clinicians and clients. Areas for future research include:

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: A Pedagogical Note: Use of Telepractice to Link Student Clinicians to Diverse Populations.


Citation: Cassel, S. G., & Hadley, A. J. (2016). A Pedagogical Note: Use of Telepractice to Link Student Clinicians to Diverse Populations. International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 8(1), 41-48. https://doi.org/10.5195/ijt.2016.6190
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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