Cultural competence is not a new concept to anyone working in the professions of audiology or speech-language pathology. Understanding cultural variables is not a luxury but a necessity in differentiating communication difference versus disorder and maximizing the benefits of any clinical intervention. As the professions continue to seek evidence for...
A quick glance through any of a number of journals devoted to the health care professions reveals that about one-quarter to one-third of authors are from countries throughout the world. For example, of the 25 reports published in a recent issue of a peer-reviewed journal relevant to voice and swallowing...
As genetics research and the human genome project continue to provide valuable information on disease, disorders and disabilities in communication disorders, it will become increasingly critical that audiologists and speech-language pathologists understand principles of genetics, genetic testing, and genetic counseling. ASHA has joined the National Coalition for Health Professional Education...
Evidence-based practice essentially comprises four steps. The first step involves identifying a specific clinical question to be addressed. A well-formulated and focused clinical question should include the population of interest, the intervention in question, the comparison intervention (if applicable), and the outcome. The second step entails finding the evidence to answer...
