Could you give me a leg up...? Models, frameworks and support structures to help aspiring clinical academic speech and language therapists
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Author(s)
Harrall, Kate
Sinnott, Emma Louise
Roebuck Saez, Lucy
Clunie, Gemma
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Background: Increasing research capacity and capability for the speech and language therapy (SLT) profession is a key national strategic driver, with many speech and language therapists (SLTs) aspiring to a clinical academic (CA) career. There are known benefits, but also acknowledged challenges with this career path including limited funding opportunities and a poorly established career trajectory. The aim of this review is to present models, frameworks and support structures that can be used by aspiring SLT CAs to chart research knowledge and skills, and plan career development. Organisational models are also presented to facilitate SLT CA career development and research capacity building. Methods: A narrative review was conducted utilising a literature search of published peer reviewed journals across four electronic databases; Medline, CINAHL, AMED, Embase, with additional search for grey literature through internet searches. Search results were screened against eligibility criteria by two researchers, with full text articles retrieved and reviewed by four researchers independently. Results: The database search and grey literature search combined identified 610 records. Full text screening of 66 records resulted in 19 articles or grey literature sources being included within the narrative review. Main contribution: This paper details models, frameworks, and support structures pertinent to SLTs that can be used at an individual and organisational level to assist CA skill development and career paths. Conclusion: The national climate is looking positive for aspiring SLT CAs. The time is now to take initiative and use the support structures available to show our clinical academic value, and develop the necessary skills outlined within these resources to fulfil our ambitions.
Date Issued
2024-05
Date Acceptance
2023-09-28
Citation
International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 2024, 59 (3), pp.876-901
ISSN
1368-2822
Publisher
Wiley
Start Page
876
End Page
901
Journal / Book Title
International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders
Volume
59
Issue
3
Copyright Statement
Copyright © 2023 Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Harrall, K., Louise Sinnott, E., Roebuck Saez, L. & Clunie, G. (2023) Could you give me a leg up …? Models, frameworks and support structures to help aspiring clinical academic speech and language therapists. International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 00, 1–26 which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.12969 This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Use of Self-Archived Versions. This article may not be enhanced, enriched or otherwise transformed into a derivative work, without express permission from Wiley or by statutory rights under applicable legislation. Copyright notices must not be removed, obscured or modified. The article must be linked to Wiley’s version of record on Wiley Online Library and any embedding, framing or otherwise making available the article or pages thereof by third parties from platforms, services and websites other than Wiley Online Library must be prohibited.
Identifier
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1460-6984.12969
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2023-11-15