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Rachel L Sinclair1, Erinn H Finke1, Lin Wu2
1Speech and Hearing Science Program, Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Knoxville.
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
|January 13, 2025
Summary
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) face challenges providing culturally responsive care but use evidence and expertise to navigate these. The study identifies barriers and solutions for SLPs to improve equitable services for diverse families.
Area of Science:
- Speech-language pathology
- Cultural competence in healthcare
- Evidence-based practice
Background:
- Culturally and linguistically diverse families often receive inequitable care across disciplines.
- Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) require education and support for culturally responsive practice.
- Evidence-based practices (EBPs) integrate external/internal evidence, clinician expertise, and client/caregiver input.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review on speech-language pathologists' (SLPs) perspectives and experiences with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
- To identify challenges and effective strategies in providing culturally responsive care.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review was performed on peer-reviewed articles.
- Included studies reported empirical data on SLPs working with diverse families and the impact on service provision.
Main Results:
- SLPs encounter numerous barriers when serving diverse populations.
- SLPs demonstrate culturally responsive decision-making by integrating evidence and expertise.
- Strategies for enhancing culturally responsive care and areas for future research were identified.
Conclusions:
- Culturally responsive care requires both personal and systemic changes.
- The study offers practical solutions for SLPs to implement in clinical practice.
- Addressing barriers can lead to more equitable and effective services for all clients.
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