Decreasing the knowledge-to-action gap through research-clinical partnerships in speech-language pathology
Year: 2009
Type: article
Abstract: A partnership between a Swallowing Rehabilitation Research Laboratory (SRRL) team and four clinical speech-language pathologists (S-LPs) was created to address an identifi ed knowledge-toaction(KTA) gap with respect to the use of a novel treatment technique for dysphagia. Clinicians who had previously been educated in the use of surface electromyography(sEMG) biofeedback in swallowing rehabilitation, but who had not adopted this technique in their clinical practice, \nreceived hands-on mentorship to facilitate utilization of the treatment technique in question. \nAn action plan was devised following the framework of the KTA process outlined by Graham et al. (2006). Analysis of post-training interview data indicated that the clinicians valued their experience working with the SRRL team. Clinicians reported that support from the SRRL team helped them overcome various barriers, including therapeutic time constraints, difficulty \nmaintaining knowledge of current research literature, and lack of confi dence in implementing new techniques. Overall, a successful KTA process was achieved, benefiting clinicians, patients, and researchers.
Source: TSpace (University of Toronto)
Institutions: University Health Network, University of Toronto
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2516967889