Online resources providing pre-appraised evidence-based information for speech-language pathology practice: a scoping review (Preprint) DOI
Katherine Smith, Elise Elbourn, Melissa T. Baysari

et al.

Published: April 20, 2025

BACKGROUND Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) need timely access to trustworthy, evidence-based information inform their clinical decision making. Digital tools and resources providing pre-appraised, summarised evidence are widely available in healthcare. However, the availability of similar for speech-language pathology is not known. OBJECTIVE To identify online that provide pre-appraised SLP practice. This review sought strengths gaps resources. METHODS Scoping methodology was used undertake a three-stage process eligible across healthcare education. A systematic search five databases grey literature conducted. Resources were reviewed eligibility by two reviewers. descriptive analysis undertaken characterise an overview content, editorial quality, methodology, scope areas types appraisal. Finally, mapped model decision-making RESULTS From total 51 reviewed, nine met inclusion review. Three with SLP-focused another six from other related disciplines relevant content identified. Seven free openly accessible on internet. Across all critically appraised individual publications most commonly occurring type SLPs. Strength ratings interventions provided only There considerable variability format summaries quality indicators no synthesised, integrated formats point-of-care access. CONCLUSIONS Despite digital advances have enabled rapid at sectors healthcare, this yet be translated highlights opportunities further research harnesses innovations health As starting point, understanding needs preferences SLPs will guide development future

Language: Английский

Online resources providing pre-appraised evidence-based information for speech-language pathology practice: a scoping review (Preprint) DOI
Katherine Smith, Elise Elbourn, Melissa T. Baysari

et al.

Published: April 20, 2025

BACKGROUND Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) need timely access to trustworthy, evidence-based information inform their clinical decision making. Digital tools and resources providing pre-appraised, summarised evidence are widely available in healthcare. However, the availability of similar for speech-language pathology is not known. OBJECTIVE To identify online that provide pre-appraised SLP practice. This review sought strengths gaps resources. METHODS Scoping methodology was used undertake a three-stage process eligible across healthcare education. A systematic search five databases grey literature conducted. Resources were reviewed eligibility by two reviewers. descriptive analysis undertaken characterise an overview content, editorial quality, methodology, scope areas types appraisal. Finally, mapped model decision-making RESULTS From total 51 reviewed, nine met inclusion review. Three with SLP-focused another six from other related disciplines relevant content identified. Seven free openly accessible on internet. Across all critically appraised individual publications most commonly occurring type SLPs. Strength ratings interventions provided only There considerable variability format summaries quality indicators no synthesised, integrated formats point-of-care access. CONCLUSIONS Despite digital advances have enabled rapid at sectors healthcare, this yet be translated highlights opportunities further research harnesses innovations health As starting point, understanding needs preferences SLPs will guide development future

Language: Английский

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