The following is a summary of the presentation:
1. Introduction:
- Presenter: Mindy Sittner Bridges, PhD, CCC-SLP
- Focus: Challenges and lessons learned in teaching EBP
2. Definition of EBP:
- Integration of external scientific evidence, clinical expertise, and client/patient/caregiver perspectives
- Some include internal evidence (practice-based evidence) as a fourth component
3. EBP Process:
- Ask the question (PICO format)
- Search for evidence
- Evaluate evidence
- Make the decision
- Evaluate outcomes
4. Barriers to EBP Implementation:
- Time is the most significant barrier
- Access to evidence
- Cost of continuing education
5. Challenges in Teaching EBP:
- Limited knowledge of all EBP components
- Focus on external evidence, neglecting clinical experience and patient values
- Limited knowledge of available resources
- Lack of workplace expectations for EBP use
6. Surprising Challenges:
- Students’ limited ability to conduct effective searches
- Lack of understanding in research methodology and statistics
- Unawareness of limited free resources for practitioners
7. Strategies for Teaching EBP:
- Infuse EBP throughout the curriculum
- Provide practical assignments (e.g., case studies, literature searches)
- Use resources like TED talks and podcasts
- Collaborate with librarians for search strategies
- Teach how to read and evaluate research articles
- Provide knowledge on good sources of research
8. Resources for EBP:
- ASHA’s Practice Portal and Evidence Maps
- The Informed SLP
- SpeechBite
9. Considerations:
- Impact of “testimony of others” and confirmation bias on beliefs
- Importance of focusing on positive reinforcement for behavior change
10. Conclusion:
- EBP is evolving within the profession
- Educators need to lay a strong foundation for students in EBP principles and application
The presentation emphasizes the importance of teaching EBP effectively to speech-language pathology students and provides strategies for overcoming common challenges in both education and clinical practice.
Summary generated by Claude 3.5 Sonnet, edited by ASHA staff
