Utilidad de una herramienta informática para la adquisición de competencia en razonamiento clínico en logopedia

This study presents the results of a pilot experiment using a computer tool specifically designed to teach clinical diagnostics to students in Speech and Language Therapy. This computer-based tool, called Language Assessment Training System (LATS) focuses on resolving virtual clinical cases. The aim of the present study was to demonstrate the usefulness of LATS in acquiring clinical competences in diagnosing speech and language disorders. An experimental study was carried out to test this aim. A group of 60 participants took part in this experiment. These participants were 4th year students of the Speech and Language Therapy course. They had a mean age of 25.2 (SD = 4.11) years. The study was conducted on the basis of an A-A design. The results were analysed and interpreted, and show that their skills have improved with the use of this tool.