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Enhancing Practitioner Skills through Collaborative Research: Insights from Latina/o Parent Involvement

Enhancing Practitioner Skills through Collaborative Research: Insights from Latina/o Parent Involvement

Introduction

In the realm of speech-language pathology and mental health services, the involvement of diverse populations in research is crucial for developing effective, culturally sensitive interventions. The study titled "Involving Latina/o Parents in Patient-Centered Outcomes Research: Contributions to Research Study Design, Implementation, and Outcomes" sheds light on the significance of engaging Latina/o parents as collaborators in research studies. This blog explores how practitioners can leverage these insights to enhance their practice and improve outcomes for children.

Key Findings from the Research

The study highlights the vital role that Latina/o parents played in shaping the research design, implementation, and outcomes of the Padres Efectivos (Parent Activation) study. Their involvement led to several key contributions:

Implications for Practitioners

Practitioners can draw valuable lessons from this research to improve their practice:

Encouraging Further Research

While this study provides valuable insights, further research is needed to explore the impact of parent involvement across diverse populations and settings. Practitioners are encouraged to collaborate with researchers to continue refining interventions and addressing healthcare disparities.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Involving Latina/o parents in patient-centered outcomes research: Contributions to research study design, implementation and outcomes.


Citation: Pérez Jolles, M., Martinez, M., Garcia, S. J., Stein, G. L., & Thomas, K. C. (2017). Involving Latina/o parents in patient-centered outcomes research: Contributions to research study design, implementation, and outcomes. Health Expectations, 20(5), 992–1000. https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.12540
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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