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October 2025

Multifactor authentication: Over the coming weeks, we’ll be introducing ‘multifactor authentication’ to the ROOT. Multifactor authentication is a security process that requires users to verify their identity using two or more methods before gaining access. To find out more about what to expect when this is introduced, take a look at this information sheet.

Come along to our next drop in. Whether you’re early on in your ROOT journey or an experienced user considering how to get the most out of your data, come along to one of our monthly ROOT drop-ins and our friendly team will be on hand to help. The next session is on Microsoft Teams on Thursday 13 November 1-2pm. Join here.

Frequently asked questions: Have a burning question about ROOT or TOMs? Don't forget to check the FAQs! Can't find what you're looking for? Email us any time at root@rcslt.org.

About the RCSLT Online Outcome Tool (ROOT)

The ROOT supports speech and language therapists (SLTs) with collecting and collating Therapy Outcome Measures (TOMs) (Enderby and John, 2015; 2019) and generating reports. The reports generated by the ROOT can be used by SLTs to inform clinical decision-making, drive quality improvement and demonstrate the impact of speech and language therapy. More information is provided below, or you can contact root@rcslt.org.

Therapy Outcome Measures for Rehabilitation Professionals

Pamela Enderby and Alexandra John

The Therapy Outcome Measure (TOM) allows professionals from many disciplines working in health, social care and education to describe the relative abilities and difficulties of a patient/client in the four domains of impairment, activity, participation and wellbeing in order to monitor changes over time. TOM has been rigorously tested for reliability and clinical validity. It is quick and simple to use, taking just a few minutes to complete, and is used for treatment planning, clinical management, audit and research. It allows for the aggregations of data so that comparisons can be made for the purposes of internal and external benchmarking.