Effective Implementation of Evidenced-Based Practice

Presented by Heidi Miller, MS, CCC-SLP, The Informed SLP

Recorded Webinar total 0.10 ASHA CEUs
View Recording: July 20-31, 2026

Abstract:

This presentation will explore what evidence-based practice is, how it relates to the field of speech language pathology, and clinical application. It will demonstrate use of free or low-cost resources available to all SLPs to use to locate research. It will demonstrate a triangulated method to use resources to apply EBP to clinical practice. The process proposed will then be explored through case studies.

Time-Ordered Agenda:

• 5 minutes: Introduction
• 15 minutes: History of Research in our field
• 20 minutes: Tools for EBP
• 20 minutes: Case Studies

Learner Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this presentation, the participant will be able to …

• Identify and define common challenges to finding and implementing EBP.
• Identify reliable sources and means for getting access to EBP.
• Describe and engage in examples of EBP

Presenter Information

Heidi Miller, MS, CCC-SLP, is an outpatient pediatric SLP at the University of Virginia Health Children’s Hospital where she is a clinical team lead in the early developmental clinic and a primary feeding therapist. She serves as the current President for the Speech and Hearing Association of Virginia and also as an adjunct faculty member at James Madison University.

Disclosure Statement

Relevant Financial Relationships:  The presenter will reference her places of employment during the presentation (UVA Health Children’s; The Informed SLP; James Madison University).

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships:  The presenter is the current president of the Speech and Hearing Association of Virginia.

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