Translational speech-language pathology and audiology : essays in honor of Dr. Sadanand Singh

"Translational research has been present and ongoing for decades and yet, in spite of The National Institutes of Health promoting this "bench-to-bedside" approach since 2006, its adoption by the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology has been relatively scant and mostly individually approached. Although efforts have been made in this direction by individuals, the communication sciences and disorders professions are somewhat behind the curve in not addressing this issue directly. For practicing clinicians, researchers, and students taking research seminars, Translational Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology examines the broad fields of laboratory, clinical, and public health research. Interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary in scope, it aims to expedite the translation of related discoveries into new and improved standards of care. This series of short essays also honors Dr. Sadanand Singh, the late CEO and Founder of Plural Publishing, Inc., who encouraged innovation throughout his career. All royalties will be donated to the San Diego Foundation/Dr. Sadanand Singh Fund."" -- Publisher Goldfarb (communication sciences and disorders, Adelphi U.) compiles 45 essays written by speech-language pathologists and audiologists from North America, England, Hong Kong, and Australia in honor of the late speech scientist Sadanand Singh. They focus on translational speech-language pathology and audiology and include personal essays on their relationships with Singh and his life and influence. They discuss the nature of translational research, including models and concepts, dissemination, interventions for promoting resilience in young children, practice-based evidence, and research-to-clinical collaboration. Other topics discussed include public health, education, and clinical policy, with essays on community and office-based cancer screening and education, fostering patient compliance, legal policy, technology use in hearing loss, noise exposure and children's hearing, and off-label use of tests. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)