Student Clinicians' Views of Telepractice and In-Person Service Delivery
Publication: Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups
Volume 7, Number 6
Pages 2122-2145
Abstract
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to compare graduate student clinicians' self-reported perceptions of in-person versus telepractice service delivery based on preparation/training, treatment process, client and clinician engagement, data collection, and client progress.
Method:
This study used mixed methodology to answer three research questions: (a) What are the differences between students clinicians' perceptions pre– and post–in-person and telepractice service delivery, (b) What are the differences between student clinicians' views of in-person and telepractice service delivery, and (c) How do changes in the pre- and post-surveys represent the student clinicians' views of in-person versus telepractice service delivery? Graduate students completed pre- and post-surveys and participated in focus groups following 16 weeks of telepractice or in-person service delivery.
Results:
Overall, findings revealed more similarities than differences between telepractice and in-person service delivery based on students' self-report before and after treatment. Similarities included preparation methods, use of evidence-based practice, amount of family involvement, and client progress. Differences included amount of time to prepare for the session, establishing rapport, and collecting data. In the end, participants' self-efficacy and implementation readiness increased for both service delivery models.
Conclusion:
Findings from this study provide a foundation for graduate training by relating telepractice to in-person service delivery models.
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- Received: Mar 8, 2022
- Revised: May 25, 2022
- Accepted: Aug 26, 2022
- Published online: Nov 8, 2022
- Published in issue: Dec 14, 2022
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