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Telepractice: Insights and Best Practices from Croatian SLPs During COVID-19

Telepractice: Insights and Best Practices from Croatian SLPs During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted traditional modes of service delivery across various sectors, including speech-language pathology (SLP). As a result, telepractice has emerged as a vital tool for SLPs to continue providing essential services. A recent study titled "Telepractice as a Reaction to the COVID-19 Crisis: Insights from Croatian SLP Settings" offers valuable insights into the implementation and effectiveness of telepractice during this period. This blog aims to help practitioners improve their skills by applying the outcomes of this research or by encouraging them to conduct further studies.

Key Findings from the Research

The study surveyed 255 Croatian SLPs, revealing several critical insights:

Practical Applications for SLPs

Based on these findings, here are some practical applications for SLPs:

1. Enhance Technical Competence

Given that a lack of technical resources was a significant barrier, it's crucial for SLPs to become proficient with various telepractice tools and platforms. This includes understanding how to troubleshoot common technical issues and ensuring clients have access to the necessary equipment.

2. Focus on Client Selection

Not all clients may be suitable for telepractice. Factors such as age, clinical complexity, and family support should be considered when selecting clients for telepractice. This targeted approach can enhance the effectiveness of therapy.

3. Engage and Educate Families

Family involvement is crucial for the success of telepractice, especially for younger clients. Educating families about the benefits and logistics of telepractice can help mitigate some of the challenges related to family engagement.

4. Continuous Professional Development

SLPs who felt competent in using telepractice were more satisfied with this mode of service delivery. Therefore, continuous professional development, including formal training in telepractice, can enhance both competence and satisfaction.

Encouraging Further Research

While this study provides valuable insights, it also highlights the need for further research. Future studies should focus on:

By conducting and applying further research, SLPs can continue to refine and improve telepractice, ensuring it remains a viable and effective service delivery model.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Telepractice as a Reaction to the COVID-19 Crisis: Insights from Croatian SLP Settings.


Citation: Kraljevic, J. K., Matic, A., & Dokoza, K. P. (2020). Telepractice as a Reaction to the COVID-19 Crisis: Insights from Croatian SLP Settings. International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 12(2), 93-104. https://doi.org/10.5195/ijt.2020.6325

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