Evidence

Evidence based practice

Assessment protocols and treatment programmes are conducted in collaboration with clients, with ethical consideration and according to principles of evidence based practice and clinical governance. Standards of best practice are reviewed and maintained through the monitoring systems of Whittington Health NHS's clinical and research governance policies and procedures and according to the requirements of the Health Professions Council (HPC) and of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).

The Centre uses a range of sensitive measurement tools at prescribed intervals to determine an individual's progress through therapy. These measures are accepted as best practice (see Clinical Guidelines, RCSLT ). Progress is closely monitored and disseminated through clinical reports to families and, with consent, to involved professionals.

Therapy packages are developed and implemented based on available research evidence and clinical expertise. The Centre has an active research programme which explores the efficacy of the therapy packages offered. Levels of evidence are available on the website or will be sent on request.

Intensive group therapy for children who stutter: Early Evidence (Millard, 2010)