Addressing implementation considerations when developing universal interventions for speech, language and communication needs in the ordinary classroom: a protocol for a scoping review.

Aoife Gallagher,James Law,Johanna Fitzgerald,Carol-Anne Murphy

doi:10.12688/hrbopenres.13249.3

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Abstract

Background: Understanding the factors that influence the implementation of health interventions in the context of education is essential to improving outcomes for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). Yet implementation considerations have not been adequately addressed when developing interventions for this context. The aim of this paper is to present a protocol for a scoping review of existing implementation frameworks that might guide SLCN intervention research in schools. Methods: In accordance with scoping review guidelines, the proposed study will be conducted in phases: (1) identifying potentially relevant studies, (2) screening and selection of studies, (3) charting and extracting data from identified frameworks, (4) collating,summarisingand reporting the results and (5) consulting with stakeholders. Two reviewers will conduct the screening and the data extraction phases independently. Identified frameworks will be collated, and described, and constructs from the frameworks will be categorised using domains from the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. A draft implementation science model will be proposed based on the findings of the scoping review. Conclusions: The findings of this review will provide guidance for researchers to begin to address implementation considerations when developing and facilitating the uptake of universal interventions for SLCN in the ordinary classroom, and ultimately can contribute towards improving outcomes for this vulnerable childhood population.

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The abbreviation SLCN is specified correctly.I think you need : instead of ; in the following sentence "including the need for; early and accurate identification..."There is inconsistent use of acronyms, capitalization, and the full words (e.g., Implementation Science vs. IS and implementation science)
In this study we will scope the literature in order to document the use of implementation science frameworks in the development and/or implementation of universal interventions for children identified as having special educational needs’ (SEN) in the ordinary classroom in general schools
What constructs might be applied to research aimed at developing and/or implementing universal interventions for SLCN needs in this context?

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Any reports and responses or comments on the article can be found at the end of the article. In this study we will scope the literature in order to document the use of implementation science frameworks in the development and/or implementation of universal interventions for children identified as having SEN in the ordinary classroom in general schools. Based on the study findings, we will propose a draft model of implementation science constructs which can act as a starting point for researchers to address implementation considerations when developing and/or implementing universal interventions for SLCN in school. To document the use of implementation science frameworks in the development and/or implementation of universal interventions in the ordinary classroom for children and young people identified as having SEN in the published peer-reviewed literature. What constructs might be applied to research aimed at developing and/or implementing universal interventions for SLCN needs in this context?

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