American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology Vol.19 369-379 November 2010. doi:10.1044/1058-0360(2010/09-0097)
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Fidelity: An Essential Component of Evidence-Based Practice in Speech-Language Pathology

Joan N. Kaderavek
University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

Laura M. Justice
The Ohio State University, Columbus

Contact author: Joan Kaderavek, Department of Early Childhood, Special, and Physical Education (Mail Stop 954), University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606. E-mail: joan.kaderavek{at}utoledo.edu.

Purpose: To provide a primer regarding treatment fidelity as it affects evidence-based practice (EBP) for speech-language pathologists.

Method: This tutorial defines treatment fidelity, examines the role of treatment fidelity for speech-language pathologists, provides examples of fidelity measurement, and describes approaches for assessing treatment fidelity.

Conclusion: Treatment fidelity is a neglected construct in the EBP literature; however, fidelity is a crucial construct for documenting intervention effectiveness and engaging in EBP.

Key Words: evidence-based practice, fidelity, intervention, clinical practice


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