Speech and language pathologists, like all professionals who claim to be scientific in their
practice, make a public commitment to operate on the basis of knowledge derived in …

Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders: Methods for Systematic Inquiry,
Fourth Edition is a comprehensive yet comprehendible text meant for instructors and …

With a new chapter on evaluating research articles, the fourth edition of Clinical Research
Methods in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology continues to be an essential …

An increasing emphasis on evidence, rather than intuition, for guiding clinical practice
signals disciplinary maturation. Professional reliance on evidence-based practices sets a …

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a well established concept in the field of speech-language
pathology. However, evidence from research may not be the primary information that …

Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders: The Scientific Basis of Clinical
Practice is designed for undergraduate students who are taking a first course in the …

With this landmark resource, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and audiologists will
learn to apply best evidence as they make critical decisions about the care of each …

This text introduces therapists and speech pathologists to the principles of evidence-based
practice and guides readers to the best available evidence regarding the management of a …

Purpose This commentary is written in response to a companion paper by Nan Bernstein
Ratner (Evidence-Based Practice: An Examination of its Ramifications for the Practice of …

Science is a powerful tool when it addresses the kinds of questions it was designed to
answer, but there are also important questions in communication disorders that fall outside …