Clinicians’ perspectives and experiences on using consistent terminology in speech-language pathology: A qualitative study

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Speech-language clinicians' communication of consistent clinical labels depends heavily on their individual knowledge and confidence, indicating a need for ongoing implementation support and consideration of family preferences. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Theresa Pham; Alison Lynn Csercsics; Lisa M. D. Archibald

doi:10.1016/j.jcomdis.2026.106661

May 1, 2026Journal of Communication DisordersOpen Access

Clinicians’ perspectives and experiences on using consistent terminology in speech-language pathology: A qualitative study

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Key Points

The study aims to understand clinicians’ perspectives on using consistent terminology in speech-language pathology and its effects on communication with families.
Qualitative interviews conducted with speech-language clinicians to gather insights on terminology use.
Focus on clinician knowledge, confidence, and communication strategies regarding clinical labels.
Clinicians reported varying confidence levels in using consistent terminology when communicating with families.
Some clinicians suggested asking families if they prefer clinical labels post-assessment.
Need for ongoing support was identified to facilitate implementation of consistent terminology.

Implication

Qualitative study explores clinicians' views on terminology use, impacting family communication and support.

Abstract

• Speech-language clinicians shared views about using consistent terminology. • Communicating clinical labels depended on clinician’s knowledge and confidence. • It may be important to ask if families want a label or not following assessment. • Ongoing supports may be needed to support future implementation efforts.

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Pham et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1e72e830b38c64201b6143 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcomdis.2026.106661

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Clinicians’ perspectives and experiences on using consistent terminology in speech-language pathology: A qualitative study

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Clinicians’ perspectives and experiences on using consistent terminology in speech-language pathology: A qualitative study

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Abstract

Discussion

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