JCPSLP vol 14 no 3 2012

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Speech pathology resources

barriers to EBP are made apparent, they are dealt with in a proactive way, providing clinicians with practical evidence that while EBP isn’t always easy, it is possible. The book is divided into six sections that flow cohesively and take the clinician on a journey through all stages of the EBP cycle. The first three sections set the scene, providing the definitions and foundation knowledge required for using EBP in practice. The barriers that clinicians face are addressed, while facilitators and practical ways of creating a supportive culture and environment for EBP in any workplace are identified. In sections four and five, the focus moves beyond EBP knowledge to more practical aspects of translation and application of evidence to meet clinical challenges. The examples in this section are creative and innovative, show- casing a range of “individual and organisational strategies for embedding EBP” (p. 7). The final section ties the preceding discussion together and presents a clear and achievable vision for the future. Overall, the book provides an excellent platform for clinicians to critically reflect on their own use of EBP and will inspire many to plan, undertake, or disseminate the results of their own implementation projects. As a clinician and academic with a keen interest in EBP and its translation to everyday practice I feel that this book has made an extremely valuable contribution to the field, showcasing how far the profession has come. It has practical and professional relevance to both practicing and student clinicians, as well as academics and researchers, reminding us of why evidence is so important for professional practice and how the EBP mantra can be achieved. The collective and reflective nature of the book makes it an enjoyable and informative read for us all.

Roddam, H., & Skeat, J. (Eds.) (2010). Embedding evidence-based practice in speech and language therapy: International examples . West Sussex, UK: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978 0 470 74329 4; pp. 246; A$59.95; http://au.wiley.com Jade Cartwright This book makes a timely and practical contribution to the growing evidence based practice (EBP) literature in the speech pathology field. Its target audience is practising speech pathologists who are committed to embedding EBP into their routine clinical decision-making and who would like to share in diverse exemplars of EBP innovations and successes from around the world. The book highlights and addresses the reality that EBP is a necessity in routine clinical practice and that clinicians require knowledge, skills, and practical support to embed EBP into their clinical roles. It is clear that the editors, Dr Hazel Roddam and Dr Jemma Skeat have selected contributions to the book with care, providing a broad mix of EBP perspectives and experiences from clinicians, researchers, and managers. Real-life EBP scenarios are presented from diverse contexts and across the range of speech pathology practice, including adult and paediatric settings; from a number of clinical areas such as voice, fluency, speech, dysphagia, and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC). Furthermore, examples addressing more professional aspects of EBP implementation concerning university education, clinical supervision, and leadership are included. Overall, the tone of the book is positive, celebratory, and encouraging. While the well-known challenges and

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