Controversial Therapy And Evidence-Based Practice: The Clinicians’ Perspective
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By: Nimisha Muttiah
A Thesis Submitted to the Graduate College of Bowling Green State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master Of Science.
Evidence-Based Practice is a process by which clinicians select assessment and intervention approaches to provide the most effective and efficient services possible. According to Sackett, Strauss, Richardson, Rosenberg, and Haynes (2000) it involves the combination of current research, clinical expertise and client values. The purpose of this investigation was to explore one situation in which there is conflict between the three components of EBP in relation to one therapeutic approach. Specifically, although the current research evidence does not support the use of non-speech oral motor therapy (NSOMT) with children who have phonological and/or articulation disorders, approximately 85% of clinicians use it, based on their expertise, as reported by Hodge, Salonka, and Kollias (2005). To date, there have been no detailed descriptions of clinicians’ views and opinions on controversial treatments, like NSOMT, and EBP. This study was developed to learn more about clinicians` thoughts and views on NSOMT and EBP.
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By: Nimisha Muttiah
A Thesis Submitted to the Graduate College of Bowling Green State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master Of Science.
Evidence-Based Practice is a process by which clinicians select assessment and intervention approaches to provide the most effective and efficient services possible. According to Sackett, Strauss, Richardson, Rosenberg, and Haynes (2000) it involves the combination of current research, clinical expertise and client values. The purpose of this investigation was to explore one situation in which there is conflict between the three components of EBP in relation to one therapeutic approach. Specifically, although the current research evidence does not support the use of non-speech oral motor therapy (NSOMT) with children who have phonological and/or articulation disorders, approximately 85% of clinicians use it, based on their expertise, as reported by Hodge, Salonka, and Kollias (2005). To date, there have been no detailed descriptions of clinicians’ views and opinions on controversial treatments, like NSOMT, and EBP. This study was developed to learn more about clinicians` thoughts and views on NSOMT and EBP.
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