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Publication Date: 2017-Jun
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Adoption of Telepractice for Speech-Language Services: A Statewide Perspective
Lowman, J. Joneen; Kleinert, Harold L.
Rural Special Education Quarterly, v36 n2 p92-100 Jun 2017
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.
Descriptors: Speech Language Pathology, Adoption (Ideas), Telecommunications, Rural Areas, State Surveys, Administrator Surveys, Administrator Attitudes, Related Services (Special Education), Allied Health Personnel, Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Practices, Barriers, Special Education
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Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Kentucky
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