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What About Dissemination Science? Practical Recommendations for the Clinical Researcher in Communication Sciences and
Michelle K Hart1, Jacqueline Laures-Gore1, Sara Peele2
1Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Georgia State University, Atlanta.
Dissemination science is key to bridging the research-to-practice gap in communication sciences and disorders (CSD). Applying Everett Rogers
Area of Science:
- Dissemination and implementation science within Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD).
Background:
- Dissemination science is crucial for translating research into practice within CSD.
- Everett Rogers' Diffusion of Innovation (DoI) model offers a framework for understanding research dissemination.
Purpose of the Study:
- Highlight the importance of dissemination science in CSD.
- Emphasize the application of Rogers' DoI model for research dissemination.
- Provide practical recommendations for clinical researchers to enhance dissemination.
Main Methods:
- Discuss dissemination and implementation science in the CSD literature.
- Introduce Rogers' DoI model and its five characteristics.
- Offer research dissemination recommendations from clinical and research perspectives.
Main Results:
- Considering innovation characteristics early in research can improve dissemination.
- This approach helps reduce the research-to-practice gap.
Conclusions:
- Dissemination science is a vital component in addressing the research-to-practice gap in CSD.
- Rogers' DoI model is suitable for CSD research, with potential for broader applications.
- Further research on dissemination channels for speech-language pathologists is needed.
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