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Supporting practitioner research in speech and language therapy.

C Miller1

  • 1School of Education, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston.

International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders
|May 27, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Action research empowers speech and language therapists to improve their practice through self- Pinvestigation. This approach supports practitioners in examining their work and applying findings from larger studies.

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Area of Science:

  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Action Research Methodology

Background:

  • Action research is a methodology focused on improving practice through practitioner involvement.
  • Speech and language therapists can utilize action research for professional development.
  • Existing research can be examined through small-scale practitioner studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To promote the potential of action research for speech and language therapists.
  • To highlight the benefits of practitioner-led investigations in speech and language therapy.
  • To encourage the use of action research for enhancing clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of action research characteristics.
  • Exploration of its application in speech and language therapy.

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  • Facilitation of a support group for therapists undertaking action research.

    • Main Results:

    • Action research offers a valuable framework for therapists to investigate and enhance their practice.
    • Small-scale studies by practitioners can bridge the gap between theory and practice.
    • A therapist support group was proposed to foster collaborative action research.

    Conclusions:

    • Action research is a viable and beneficial approach for speech and language therapists.
    • Practitioner-led research can lead to significant improvements in clinical practice.
    • Collaborative support enhances the effectiveness of action research initiatives.