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How a Priest's Sermon Can Transform Your Therapy Approach

How a Priest\'s Sermon Can Transform Your Therapy Approach

Introduction

As a speech-language pathologist, the quest for innovative and effective strategies to enhance therapeutic outcomes is ongoing. The study titled The Effect of a Priest-Led Intervention on the Choice and Preference of Soda Beverages: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial in Catholic Parishes offers intriguing insights that can be translated into our practice, particularly in the realm of online therapy services for children.

The Study's Core Findings

This study, conducted in Catholic parishes in Chimbote, Peru, explored the impact of a brief priest-led intervention on soda beverage choices among parishioners. The intervention consisted of a short sermon delivered by priests, emphasizing the importance of health and the benefits of choosing water over sugary drinks. Results indicated a significant reduction in soda selection among attendees exposed to the sermon, with an 8.2% decrease in soda choice at Week 1 and a 6.2% decrease at Week 3 post-intervention.

Translating Findings to Speech-Language Pathology

While the study focused on beverage choices, the underlying principle of leveraging trusted community figures to influence behavior can be applied to speech-language pathology. Here’s how practitioners can harness these insights:

Encouraging Further Research

The study opens avenues for further exploration in speech-language pathology. Consider these research questions:

Conclusion

Incorporating community-led interventions, such as those demonstrated in the study, can offer a novel approach to enhancing speech-language therapy outcomes. By engaging trusted figures and utilizing concise, impactful messaging, practitioners can create a supportive environment that fosters positive change in children’s communication skills.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: The Effect of a Priest-Led Intervention on the Choice and Preference of Soda Beverages: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial in Catholic Parishes


Citation: Miranda, J. J., Taype-Rondan, A., Bazalar-Palacios, J., Bernabe-Ortiz, A., & Ariely, D. (2019). The effect of a priest-led intervention on the choice and preference of soda beverages: A cluster-randomized controlled trial in Catholic parishes. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 54(6), 436-446. https://doi.org/10.1093/abm/kaz060
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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