Rapid transition to telepractice across the lifespan in speech-language pathology: Insight from a survey of clinicians in Canada
International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 2024•Taylor & Francis
Purpose This study aims to describe the experiences and needs of Canadian speech-
language pathologists (SLPs) who conducted communication assessments via telepractice
across the lifespan during the first year (2020) of the COVID-19 pandemic. Method The
present study consisted of an online survey that aimed to capture both quantitative aspects
of telepractice-based communication assessment and the qualitative experience of shifting
to telepractice. One hundred sixty-eight practicing SLPs across Canada participated in the …
language pathologists (SLPs) who conducted communication assessments via telepractice
across the lifespan during the first year (2020) of the COVID-19 pandemic. Method The
present study consisted of an online survey that aimed to capture both quantitative aspects
of telepractice-based communication assessment and the qualitative experience of shifting
to telepractice. One hundred sixty-eight practicing SLPs across Canada participated in the …
Purpose
This study aims to describe the experiences and needs of Canadian speech-language pathologists (SLPs) who conducted communication assessments via telepractice across the lifespan during the first year (2020) of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Method
The present study consisted of an online survey that aimed to capture both quantitative aspects of telepractice-based communication assessment and the qualitative experience of shifting to telepractice. One hundred sixty-eight practicing SLPs across Canada participated in the survey, between September 2020 and January 2021. Quantitative results were analysed using descriptive statistics while open-ended responses were analysed using thematic analysis.
Result
SLPs identified challenges and opportunities relating to client and family engagement, access to and knowledge of technology, and the reliability of assessment tools. SLPs also identified a future need for online assessment materials and training, such as materials adapted for different communication needs (e.g. augmentative and alternative communication).
Conclusion
The present study contributes to a growing understanding worldwide of potential benefits and challenges related to telepractice, fuelled by the necessary shift in practices in our field during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results provide direction for continuing to build a valid and inclusive approach to telepractice in the future.
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