Olszewski Arnold, Smith Erika, Franklin Amber D
Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Miami University, Oxford, OH.
Lang Speech Hear Serv Sch. 2022 Oct 6;53(4):1051-1073. doi: 10.1044/2022_LSHSS-21-00150. Epub 2022 Aug 2.
Thousands of technological applications (apps) have emerged in the past decade, yet few studies have examined how apps are used by speech-language pathologists (SLPs), their effectiveness, and SLPs' feelings regarding their use. This study explored how SLPs use apps and their feelings regarding their use in schools, as well as considerations made by SLPs prior to implementing apps in therapy sessions.
A survey was distributed electronically to school-based SLPs in Ohio, yielding 69 valid responses. The study probed SLP demographics, patterns of app use in schools, and feelings toward their use in a school setting.
Results showed 77% of SLPs reported using apps in their treatment sessions and reported generally positive feelings regarding app use. SLPs considered factors such as age, cognitive ability, and treatment targets when using apps in treatment. SLPs who reported not using apps cited personal preference and price as the most common factors influencing their decision. SLPs also noted concerns about excessive screen time.
Results of this study carry clinical implications for future development and assessment of technology to be used for service delivery in schools. Given that the majority of school-based SLPs report using apps with their students, research on the role of apps in supporting learning for speech-language services is urgently needed.
在过去十年中出现了数千种技术应用程序（应用），但很少有研究探讨语言病理学家（SLP）如何使用应用程序、其有效性以及SLP对使用应用程序的感受。本研究探讨了SLP如何在学校使用应用程序以及他们对使用应用程序的感受，以及SLP在治疗过程中实施应用程序之前的考虑因素。
通过电子方式向俄亥俄州的学校SLP发放调查问卷，共获得69份有效回复。该研究调查了SLP的人口统计学特征、在学校使用应用程序的模式以及在学校环境中使用应用程序的感受。
结果显示，77%的SLP报告在治疗过程中使用应用程序，并对应用程序的使用总体持积极态度。SLP在治疗中使用应用程序时会考虑年龄、认知能力和治疗目标等因素。报告未使用应用程序的SLP将个人偏好和价格列为影响其决定的最常见因素。SLP还指出了对屏幕时间过长的担忧。
本研究结果对未来用于学校服务提供的技术的开发和评估具有临床意义。鉴于大多数学校SLP报告与学生一起使用应用程序，迫切需要研究应用程序在支持言语语言服务学习方面的作用。
