Outcomes in Speech-Language Pathology

<p><strong><em>An updated reference on outcomes in speech-language pathology'</em></strong></p><p>Based on the pioneering work of Carol C. Frattali, <em>Outcomes in Speech-Language Pathology, Second Edition</em> provides readers with a focused, comprehensive review of current policies, principles, and practices pertaining to outcome measurement in speech-language pathology with particular emphasis on healthcare. It is a unique text that covers outcomes in speech-language pathology practices within the context of contemporary issues across work settings that include clinical practice, applied clinical research, and graduate education.</p><p>Key Features:</p><UL><LI>The only text that specifically focuses on outcome measurement in speech-language pathology <LI>Major themes from the first edition are revisited in light of the impact of contemporary issues and shifts in emphasis in outcomes, including: <UL><LI>The prominence of the WHO-ICF as a conceptual model for intervention <LI>The impact of public policies and federal mandates <LI>Emphasis on value-based, cost-effective clinical healthcare services <LI>Growing transparency in organizational performance in accreditation processes <LI>The weight currently placed on patient satisfaction and patient-reported outcomes <LI>Outcomes assessment across stakeholders in school settings <LI>Challenges and revised perspectives on the application of evidence-based practice <LI>Increasing demand for applied effectiveness research to inform clinical practices <LI>Renewed reliance on single subject experimental designs in SLP intervention research and the application of N=1 research designs to clinical practice <LI>The growing emphasis on outcomes in graduate clinical education and supervision as well as in higher education</LI></UL></LI></UL><p>Directors and managers of clinical speech-language pathology programs in healthcare settings as well as clinical staff and supervisors will find this book to be a valuable desk reference and graduate students will use it as a key resource in the course of their studies. </p>