Komesidou R, Hogan TP. Minding the Gap: Using Implementation Science to Improve Clinical Practice in Schools.
Lang Speech Hear Serv Sch 2023;
54:1035-1037. [PMID:
37747324 DOI:
10.1044/2023_lshss-23-00147]
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Abstract
PURPOSE
This purpose of this prologue is to introduce readers to the Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools Forum: Minding the Gap: Using Implementation Science to Improve Clinical Practice in Schools. Ten articles comprise this forum presenting a variety of topics, such as the use of implementation science frameworks and methods, program adaptation, de-implementation, and interprofessional collaboration.
CONCLUSION
As showcased in this forum, implementation science offers many ways to bridge the gap between research and practice and improve school-based services for children with communication disorders.
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