Evidence-Based Practice Patterns Among Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists in Saudi Arabia

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Beteiligte: Alhaidary, Abdulsalam
In: Communication Disorders Quarterly, 41, 2020, 4, S. 242-249
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SAGE Publications
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Umfang: 242-249
ISSN: 1525-7401
1538-4837
DOI: 10.1177/1525740119843681
veröffentlicht in: Communication Disorders Quarterly
Sprache: Englisch
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Kollektion: SAGE Publications (CrossRef)
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<jats:p> The goal of this study was to explore the evidence-based practice (EBP) pattern among speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and audiologists in Saudi Arabia. A total of 48 clinicians working in Saudi Arabia completed a questionnaire that investigated patterns, attitudes, skills, and time and resources at the workplace related to EBP. The results showed that SLPs and audiologists held favorable attitudes toward EBP, and the use of research studies to guide clinical decision making was increased among the participants with previous EBP training. Also, the study found that skills and knowledge related to EBP need to be enhanced, but they were not major barriers to EBP implementation. Limited resources appeared to impose some hindrances, whereas insufficient time at the workplace was found to be a major challenge for EBP implementation. Overall, the findings from this study highlight the importance of increasing the continuing education and professional time for EBP activities in the workplace. </jats:p>