Wolfgram Subject Guides: Speech-Language Pathology: Databases & Journals

Types of Health Science Articles & Sources

All health publications are not all the same. Some are designed for the general public and others are written for health science researchers. You will be expected to know the difference and be familiar with the kinds of information contained in each type of publication. The majority of your evidence-based assignments will require using peer-reviewed, scholarly journal articles.

Some terms to understand:

Periodical is a term that encompasses both magazines and journals.
Magazine refers to a popular or trade publication.
Journal is used for periodicals that publish scholarly content.
- Peer-reviewed articles provide the highest quality control standard since articles are scrutinized by experts in the field before being published.
- Editor-reviewed articles have more limited review and do not meet the same gold standard of quality.
- Research articles have undergone peer-review and present the results of rigorous research studies. This work is seen as contributing to the knowledge base of the field and moving it forward.

Speech-Language Pathology Journals

American Journal of Audiology

American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology

Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research

Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools

Journal Articles for Special Topics: DEI & Health

All of these results lists are from MEDLINE, the National Library of Medicine's international index and limited to publications within the past 5 years. Updated Mar 2024.

**As of 1/20/2025 the information on this website may have been changed or removed**

"Health Equity" AND "Health Occupations"
This search is best for researchers interested in increasing DEI in health care by educating diverse medical professionals.
"Health Equity" AND "Vulnerable Populations"
This search is best for researchers who want to improve healthcare for vulnerable populations by implementing DEI techniques in their practice.
"Maternal Mortality" AND "Health Inequities"
This search is a good starting point for researchers who are interested in the huge disparity between maternal mortality rates in women of color and white women. This search could be modified to examine how existing standards have led to the increase of mortality in BIPOC mothers or could focus on techniques used to overcome this existing disparity.
"Transgendered Persons" AND "Health Inequities"
This search is best for researchers who are interested in the ability of transgender people to access health care and best practices when treating gender non-conforming patients. This list can be narrowed by focusing on the type of care being delivered.
"Sexual and Gender Minorities" AND "Health Inequities"
This search is best for researchers who are interested in the differences between quality of care and access to healthcare for people who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. This list can be narrowed by focusing on one type of identity within this community or by limiting the search to the type of care being delivered.

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