Adoption of Telepractice for Speech-Language Services
2017 ◽
Vol 36
(2)
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pp. 92-100
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Little information exists regarding the statewide adoption of telepractice, the delivery of speech-language services at a distance through telecommunications, for addressing the documented shortage of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in rural communities. A statewide survey of directors of special education revealed that only two school districts out of 87 respondents had adopted telepractice as a means of addressing job vacancies, whereas 79% ( n = 69) of the districts had never considered telepractice. A lack of knowledge about telepractice was not the primary barrier to adoption. Instead, concerns about the validity of telepractice, technology-related concerns, and inadequate support staff were noted as barriers to adoption.
2012 ◽
Vol 2
(1)
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pp. 11-18
2015 ◽
Vol 22
(3)
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pp. 93-102
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2016 ◽
Vol 1
(4)
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pp. 79-95
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