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JCPSLP
Volume 16, Number 1 2014
Journal of Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology
Resource reviews
Speech pathology resources
Overall, the text is an excellent foundational resource for
the practising clinician as well as any level researcher who
has an interest and passion in helping move the profession
forward in regards to collecting evidence to support clinical
practice.
Ziviani, J., Poulsen, A., & Cuskelly, M. (Eds.) (2013).
The
art and science of motivation: A therapist’s guide to
working with children
. London: Jessica Kingsley
Publishers; ISBN 978 1 84905 125 5; pp. 256; $39.95
(paperback);
Kathy Viljoen
The Art and Science of Motivation:
A Therapist’s Guide to Working
with Children
is a valuable
resource for clinicians. While
predominantly written from an
occupational therapy perspective,
this book has enormous
application for health professionals
working with children and their
families. It defines a practical and
powerful framework, the Synthesis
of Child, Occupational
Performance and Environment - In Time (SCOPE-IT) model.
The theoretical basis of this model is explored together with
its meaningful application in the clinical setting. The authors
present the approach by which they deliver services,
motivate and draw the best from young clients in order to
achieve optimal treatment and management outcomes.
The first chapter introduces the SCOPE-IT model,
identifying underpinnings consistent with both the
self-determination theory (Deci & Ryan, 1985) and the
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and
Health (ICF; World Health Organization, 2001). Autonomy,
relatedness and competence are defined within the
SCOPE-IT model as being the three elements necessary
to motivation. Each is fully explored across the initial
chapters. Subsequent chapters investigate how language,
engagement and the environment can be maximised to
purposefully motivate and support the client. The final
chapter presents a case study, which beautifully showcases
the model’s application. It follows a long-term and positive
partnership between the client and clinician, where respect
of the client’s agency and self-determination remains central
to client management. “Recollections” are presented
throughout, providing examples of clinical insight and
illustrating application of the framework. “Remember this”
entries provide techniques, perspective and clarification.
Indeed, this book clarifies what should be intrinsic and
inherent in our client management – that is, ensuring
opportunities in the therapeutic environment are supportive
of the client’s autonomy, social connection and competence
across various environments.
Dobinson, C., & Wren, Y. (Eds.). (2013).
Creating
practice-based evidence: A guide for SLTs
. Guilford,
UK: J&R Press Ltd; ISBN 978 1 907826 09 2, pp. 249;
£19.99;
Charn Nang
Practice-based evidence is
defined as “gathering evidence
during the course of everyday
clinical activity” (p. 2). This text
aims to encourage and provide
speech pathologists with practical
advice and information about how
to conduct small-scale research
projects within everyday clinical
contexts. Research in this setting
can positively contribute to the
evidence base used to inform
clinical practice and for promoting and developing a
research culture among the profession: a priority for speech
pathology service providers and professional organisations
all over the world.
The topics covered are appropriate and targeted for the
busy clinician. The text begins with a basic overview of
evidence-based practice and practical tips for all aspects
of the research process, from the moment a research
idea or question is identified right through to sharing
research findings. The steps within the research process
are then contextualised into clinical topics – whether or not
intervention makes a difference to clients’ impairments, how
intervention impacts on clients’ quality of life, what other
people’s perceptions and experiences of speech therapy
services are, evaluation of professional training programs,
and what the demographics of service users are.
The text helps the clinician to identify what needs to be
considered when planning a research project as well as
the resources available. The processes of practice-based
evidence are described in relation to the wider contexts of
research and professional practice. As the text is written
in the United Kingdom, policies and frameworks of the
National Health Service (NHS) are referred to throughout,
with a focus on public and patient involvement in research.
A resource list at the end of each chapter refers the
reader to resources such as the UK Clinical Research
Network – a common research network formed by each of
the four UK Health Administrations – and to the National
Institute for Health Research, a public database for high-
quality clinical research studies. Many of the resources
can be accessed by clinicians working in Australia or other
countries and would have practical relevance.
The writing style of the text is accessible to the everyday
clinician, though there was overlap of content covered in
several chapters. Non-technical terminology allows for an
easy read and through the use of the second person point
of view, the voice is like a mentor sharing expert advice.
