Ever look at a research paper and feel your eyes glaze over at the sight of p-values and statistical jargon? You’re not alone!
But what if I told you that understanding research could be simpler than you think?
This week, we’re joined by two incredible guests who are on a mission to demystify research and statistics for clinicians:
- Teresa Hardy, PhD, MSLP, B.Sc. R.SLP, S-LP(C)
- Gabriela Constantinescu PhD, R.SLP
These research wizards share their journey from stats-anxious clinicians to confident researchers, and break down:
- Why understanding research is crucial for patient care
- How to bridge the gap between statistical and clinical significance
- Ways to become a better consumer of research (without losing your mind!)
- Tips for balancing research activities with clinical demands
- The difference between “published” and “proven”
Plus, they dive into their game-changing course that’s helping clinicians level up their research literacy game!
Whether you’re a research newbie or just need a refresher, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you navigate the research world with confidence.
Remember: You don’t have to be a math genius to be research-savvy – you just need the right tools!
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Check out the course that Gabi and Teresa recorded over on MedSLP Ed and get 8 hours of rewarding education designed to help you bring evidence to everyday practice for greater impact!
Dr. Teresa Hardy is a voice-specialized SLP who has previously practiced in the areas of dysphagia, speech, and language with people across the lifespan. She is also an Adjunct Professor and Sessional Instructor at the University of Alberta, teaching Voice Disorders in the Masters SLP program, and a post-doctoral researcher at MacEwan University, studying the lived experience of trans and non-binary youth living in Alberta, Canada.
Research noted:
https://matt.might.net/articles/phd-school-in-pictures/?_nospa=true
(scroll all the way to the end)
Promoting innovation in healthcare by Kelly and Young 2017
Dr. Gabi Constantinescu is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department at the University of Alberta and serves as a Manager in the Ministry of Advanced Education, Government of Alberta. Gabi began her career as a speech-language pathologist, accumulating over a decade of clinical experience in evaluating and treating resonance, speech, and swallowing disorders in patients with a history of head and neck cancer. This clinical experience laid the groundwork for her doctoral research, which played a pivotal role in the creation and advancement of Mobili-T, a mobile biofeedback system for swallowing exercises (now a product of True Angle). Following her doctoral work, Gabi became a co-founder and CXO of True Angle for five years, a role that underscored the critical need to enhance awareness and education regarding the commercialization of research. This well-rounded journey has led Gabi from transforming her research into a product that benefits both patients and clinicians, to now facilitating similar opportunities at post-secondary institutions. Gabi’s academic contributions include over 20 publications and teaching a variety of courses such as statistics, research design, speech science, and resonance. Her research has earned her several recognitions including the Michael Donovan NFOSD Innovation Award at the Dysphagia Research Society conference and
the ACSLPA Honor of the College award.
Research links noted:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15532739.2015.1075931
https://pubs.asha.org/doi/full/10.1044/2018_AJSLP-17-0009
