SLP evidence-based practice is important because it ensures clients are receiving informed treatment that is more likely to be effective because it has been tested and examined using scientific methods.

What is evidence-based practice speech?

Evidence-based practice is a process to which clinical professionals adhere when making decisions concerning the assessment or treatment of a given condition. Within the field of speech-language pathology, it is increasingly advocated as best practice.

Where can I find evidence-based practice articles?

• PubMed for Nurses: Provides free access to MEDLINE, the NLM database of indexed citations and abstracts.
• Welch Medical Library: For Johns Hopkins Health System employees.
• CINAHL Complete: A research tool for nursing and allied health professionals.