Learning Outcomes and Course Description

In this session, we defined and discussed the knowledge to action cycle and how it is relevant to the field of speech-language pathology. We also discussed how behavior changes and why clinical behavior change is important in a variety of settings. In addition, we explored various approaches to becoming a savvy consumer and how to analyze the information you are consuming.

  1. Describe the knowledge to action cycle
  2. Discuss behavior change at the level of the individual and the organization as it relates to the research-to-practice gap
  3. Describe methods to savvily consume information for actionable benefit for all parties


About the Speakers

Natalie Douglas Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Natalie Douglas, PhD, CCC-SLP, is Lead Collaborator at Practical Implementation Collaborative and an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Central Michigan University. Her work aims to advance best, person-centered practices in communication and quality of life interventions for people with dementia, aphasia, and other acquired communication disorders in adults. She additionally aims to empower local healthcare and educational teams to support best practices, quality improvement initiatives, and person-centered care through applying principles of implementation science.

SLP/BCBA; SLP Kate Grandbois (she/her) & Amy Wonkka (she/her)

Kate and Amy are co-founders of SLP Nerdcast. Kate is a dually certified SLP / BCBA who works primarily as an "AAC Specialist." She owns a private practice with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, augmentative alternative communication intervention and assessment, and consultation. Amy is an SLP who also works as an "AAC Specialist" in a public school setting. Amy's primary interests are AAC, typical language development, motor speech, phonology, data collection, collaboration, coaching, and communication partner training and support.

Speaker Disclosures

Natalie Douglas Financial Disclosures: Dr. Douglas receives a salary from Central Michigan University and The Informed SLP; She also receives book royalties from Plural Publishing and has research funding from The American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation.  

Natalie Douglas Non-Financial Disclosures: Dr. Douglas has no non-financial relationships to disclose.

Kate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast.

Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. 

Amy Wonkka financial disclosures: Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast.

Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children.


Time Ordered Agenda

10 MIN        Introductions and Backgrounds

15 MIN        Knowledge to action cycle

10 MIN        Behavior change at individual level

10 MIN        Behavior change at organizational level

10 MIN        Describe methods to savvily consume info for actionable benefit for all parties

5 MIN        Closing, Discussion and Questions


References and Resources

Birken, S. A., & Currie, G. (2021). Using organization theory to position middle-level managers as agents of evidence-based practice implementation. Implementation Science, 16(1), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-021-01106-2 

Graham, I. D., Logan, J., Harrison, M. B., Straus, S. E., Tetroe, J., Caswell, W., & Robinson, N. (2006). Lost in knowledge translation: time for a map?. Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 26(1), 13-24. https://doi.org/10.1002/chp.47

Leeman, J., Baquero, B., Bender, M., Choy-Brown, M., Ko, L. K., Nilsen, P., ... & Birken, S. A. (2019). Advancing the use of organization theory in implementation science. Preventive medicine, 129, 105832. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2019.105832

Michie, S., Van Stralen, M. M., & West, R. (2011). The behaviour change wheel: a new method for characterising and designing behaviour change interventions. Implementation Science, 6(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1186/1748-5908-6-42 


Disclaimer

The contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice. SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated. We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material. We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle. That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we’ve missed, or another perspective that isn’t shared. If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!