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Development of Training Protocol and Application for Speech Language Pathologists on Teletherapy: A Contemporary Approach to Speech Language Therapy
Sponsor: University of Lahore
Summary
The goal of this mixed-methods study is to develop and evaluate a teletherapy training protocol and a dedicated teletherapy application for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) in Pakistan. It will also assess the effectiveness, usability, and acceptability of these tools among SLPs and patients receiving speech-language therapy services. The main questions it aims to answer are: Can a standardized teletherapy training protocol be developed and validated for Speech-Language Pathologists? Can a teletherapy application improve the delivery and effectiveness of speech-language therapy services? What are the perceptions, experiences, and satisfaction levels of SLPs and patients regarding teletherapy? Does the use of the developed protocol and application improve the quality and accessibility of speech-language therapy services? Researchers will assess the effectiveness of the developed protocol and application by comparing outcomes before and after implementation among Speech-Language Pathologists and patients receiving teletherapy services. Participants will: Complete questionnaires regarding teletherapy practices, satisfaction, effectiveness, and challenges. Participate in structured interviews to share experiences and perceptions of teletherapy. Contribute to the development and validation of a teletherapy training protocol through expert consultation. Use the developed teletherapy application for speech and language intervention. Participate in evaluations to assess the effectiveness, usability, and acceptability of the protocol and application. The expected outcome of the study is the development of a validated teletherapy protocol and a comprehensive teletherapy application that can standardize telepractice and improve the accessibility and quality of speech-language pathology services in Pakistan.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
10
Start Date
2026-09-20
Completion Date
2027-04-20
Last Updated
2026-09-23
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
App-supported teletherapy
Speech and language therapy delivered by a speech-language pathologist through scheduled live video sessions, supported by the TeleSpeech progressive web application for home practice. One 30 to 45 minute individual session per week for 12 weeks, delivered in the participant's home or in a quiet room at the site where the family prefers that. Between sessions, a home programme is assigned in the application by the treating therapist and practised on five days per week. Therapy content and targets are individualised. The treating therapist has completed the study teletherapy training protocol. Adherence is captured automatically by the application, which timestamps each login, activity and completion, and session attendance is logged.
Usual in-person speech and language therapy
Standard face-to-face speech and language therapy as currently delivered at the participating site by a speech-language pathologist in usual practice. One 30 to 45 minute individual session per week for 12 weeks, delivered in the clinic. Between sessions, a home programme is given to the family on paper and practised on five days per week. Therapy content and targets are individualised as in usual practice. Adherence is recorded in a paper diary returned at each session, and attendance is logged from site records.