In recent years the retention of rural Speech Language Pathologists has been of concern in both the U.S. and Canada. American studies have indicated that dissatisfaction with work in rural areas has led many Speech Language Pathologists to leave both the profession and the location in which they work. The current study contains a description of the views of Speech Language Pathologists employed in a rural, Canadian context. Results are similar to American data, suggesting that employment practices, employment benefits, and other personal reasons are mitigating factors in retention of rural Speech Language Pathologists.
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