ASHA Strategic Plan
Issue A
First Quarter Progress Report
January-March 2007
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Issue A: A high quality basic, applied, and efficacy research base in communication sciences and disorders, related fields of study, and related functions for the discipline and professions is essential to provide evidence-based clinical practice and quality clinical services.
1st Quarter Highlights
- Articles to promote the availability of evidence-based practice information were published in The ASHA Leader, ASHA e-zines, and in several special interest division newsletters. A Web site has been created that provides information related to evidence-based practice for ASHA members.
- Three Evidence-Based Systematic Reviews have been initiated related to: frequency and intensity of aphasia therapy, efficacy of oral-motor exercises for swallowing; and the efficacy of oral-motor exercises for articulation. An ASHA Web site with a searchable registry of systematic reviews has been established.
- A Web Forum for connecting researchers and clinicians interested in collaborative research projects can be accessed online.
- An ASHA prioritized list of potential research topics in clinical areas for use in development of applications for funding of research is being developed.
- The Scientific and Professional Education Board (SPEB), as it develops ASHA's professional development/continuing education programs, considers the evidence base for clinical interventions that will be discussed as part of the programs.
There are 11 strategies in the Evidence-Based Practices work plan. Following is the status for the 1st quarter.
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Quarter
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Not Started
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25%
Complete
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50%
Complete
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75%
Complete
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100%
Complete
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Eliminated
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1st
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1
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6
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0
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0
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3
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1
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This page was updated on: 6/27/2007.