Minding the Gap: Using Implementation Science to Improve Clinical Practice in Schools

Abstract

Purpose: This purpose of this prologue is to introduce readers to the LangSpeech, and Hearing Services in Schools Forum: Minding the Gap: Using Imentation Science to Improve Clinical Practice in Schools. Ten articles cprise this forum presenting a variety of topics, such as the use of implemtion science frameworks and methods, program adaptation, de-implementatiand interprofessional collaboration. Conclusion: As showcased in this forum, implementation science offers mways to bridge the gap between research and practice and improve scbased services for children with communication disorders.