Medical Officers’ Awareness, Involvement and Training in Dysphagia Management

Xinyi, Deborah Yong; Asghari, Ahmad; Vesualingam, Malarvini

doi:10.17576/jskm-2018-1601-02

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“…In the present study, a very low perception of the role of SLP was noted with poor perception, communication, and referral to SLPs as well as unfamiliarity with Mean SD their role. Similarly, in a Malaysian study by Xinyi et al, the lack of awareness as well as training was revealed, with 58% of them rarely or never referring cases with dysphagia to SLP [14]. Moreover, Kamal et al reported that compared to professionals belonging to Queensland, the healthcare professionals of Malaysia lacked awareness respecting dysphagia as well as the role of SLPs in its management.…”

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The Role of Speech-language Pathologists in the Hospitals of Pakistan

Zikria¹,

Mumtaz

Saqulain³

et al. 2021

IRJ

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Objectives: This study aimed to assess the knowledge and perception of the role of speech therapists by other medical professionals in public hospitals. Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 200 healthcare professionals with >1year of job experience at the workplace of both genders and any age. Besides, the study subjects were selected using a non-probability convenience sampling approach. The study sample was recruited from 25 District and Tehsil Headquarter Hospitals from April 1, 2019, to September 30, 2019. A basic demographic datasheet and the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) survey were used for data collection. Statistical analysis was performed in SPSS. Results: Out of the total 200 eligible professionals from different departments, the Mean±SD scores of the responses were highest (75.14±24.87) in pediatric medical professionals. Moreover, the lowest scores (46.70±0.01) concerned Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experts; this difference was statistically significant (P<0.001). Similarly, a significantly higher Mean±SD score of 74.05±20.04 was noted for those working day shifts, compared to that of (35.01±8.52) those working in night shifts (P<0.001). Discussion: The knowledge and perception of different healthcare professionals serving in public hospitals vary regarding the role of SLPs. Such differences concern their profession, with pediatrics presenting the highest level of understanding, followed by general medicine. However, psychiatry and ENT professional provided the least understanding in this area. The professionals working in day shifts suggested better knowledge and perception, compared to night shifts staff.

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The Role of Speech-language Pathologists in the Hospitals of Pakistan

Zikria¹,

Mumtaz

Saqulain³

et al. 2021

IRJ

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“…A local study by Mustaffa Kamal, Ward, and Cornwell [21] found that only 50% of medical practitioners refer patients to SLPs for dysphagia management. Also, Xinyi, Ahmad, and Vesualingam [22] revealed that 58.4% of medical practitioners from family medicine, medical, ENT, surgery, and neurosurgery seldom or never made a referral to SLPs for dysphagia management. These findings corroborate the fact that the level of awareness and knowledge of dysphagia management and SLP's role in cancer management among medical practitioners was still low.…”

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“…Lawson et al [18] revealed that only 23.5% of SLPs in Australia provide therapy before and during cancer treatment, while Krisciunas et al [19] reported a much lower percentage (18.3%) for SLPs in the USA. Furthermore, local studies showed that medical practitioners had a low level of awareness, knowledge, and involvement in dysphagia management [20][21][22]. Low level of awareness of the role of SLP lead to decreased referral for dysphagia cases [20][21][22].…”

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“…Furthermore, local studies showed that medical practitioners had a low level of awareness, knowledge, and involvement in dysphagia management [20][21][22]. Low level of awareness of the role of SLP lead to decreased referral for dysphagia cases [20][21][22]. Despite the recommendation by international guidelines, the implementation of these recommendations in Malaysia is scarce.…”

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Level of Awareness, Knowledge, and Involvement of Malaysian Medical and Dental Practitioners in Dysphagia Management of Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Hussain¹,

Ahmad

Yahaya

et al. 2021

Dysphagia

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Head and neck cancer patients are at high risk of developing dysphagia from undergoing cancer treatment. It is essential for medical and dental practitioners to recognize speech-language pathologists' role and dysphagia symptoms to provide a timely referral to speech-language pathologists. This study aims to determine the level of awareness, knowledge, and involvement of medical and dental practitioners in dysphagia management. A total of 391 medical and dental practitioners from 22 government hospitals across Malaysia participated in this cross-sectional study. Participants completed the questionnaire specifically on the level of involvement, knowledge, awareness regarding the role of SLP and dysphagia symptoms. The results revealed a statistically significant relationship between the level of awareness of the role of SLP, χ 2 (4, 391) = 9.87, p = 0.043 and the level of involvement of medical and dental practitioners, χ 2 (8, 391) = 27.68, p = 0.001 and percentage of referring head and neck cancer patients. The odds of referring head and neck cancer patients for pre-treatment assessment increased three times for each one unit of the participation of medical and dental practitioners [OR] 3.65 (1.56, 8.51) p = 0.003 among those who are already highly involved in dysphagia management. These findings compel healthcare practitioners in head and neck cancer to revisit their collaborative practices. Head and neck cancer patients should receive swallowing management from speech-language pathologists to improve their swallowing function and avoid further complications such as dehydration, malnutrition, and death.

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The awareness and knowledge of dysphagia among health care practitioners in Egypt

Hady

Farag

Sheikhany

2023

Egypt J Otolaryngol

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Background There is a lack of research relating to awareness associated with dysphagia-specific knowledge of health care practitioners in Egypt. The study aimed at determining the level of awareness and knowledge of dysphagia among health care practitioners in Egypt to detect the pitfalls to be addressed through awareness-raising programs. Methods A questionnaire was distributed online to be filled in by health care practitioners apart from those with the highest knowledge about dysphagia as otolaryngologists, phoniatricians, and gastroenterologists. It consists of 4 sections including sociodemographic data, the participants’ level of awareness and knowledge about dysphagia through questions about dysphagia identification, symptoms and signs, and complications, data about the practice of dysphagia in their hospitals, and their level of awareness and knowledge of the role played by the phoniatricians in dysphagia management in addition to the availability of this specialty in their centers. Results Forty-seven percent of the participants rated themselves as having moderate to high contract with dysphagia cases. Sixty-six percent of the participants did not receive training in dysphagia. Only 18.1% of the participants indicated the presence of a dysphagia clinic in their institute. Forty percent of the participants refer dysphagia cases to GIT followed by 37.8% of the participants refer to ENT then 18.6% of them refer to Phoniatrics. Forty-six percent of the participants do not know the investigations work-up for dysphagia. Conclusion Egyptian health care practitioners in the Greater Cairo area encountered in this study differ in their knowledge and awareness level about dysphagia according to their specialties and their degree of contact with dysphagia cases. Minimal awareness was found in specialties with low contact. Fair awareness was found in specialties with moderate to high contact with dysphagia cases. There was insufficient knowledge about non-overt symptoms and signs of dysphagia, the widely used investigations, and the role of phoniatricians in dealing with dysphagia cases. Neurology was the specialty with a relatively higher awareness.

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Medical Officers’ Awareness, Involvement and Training in Dysphagia Management

Cited by 4 publications

References 21 publications

The Role of Speech-language Pathologists in the Hospitals of Pakistan

The Role of Speech-language Pathologists in the Hospitals of Pakistan

Level of Awareness, Knowledge, and Involvement of Malaysian Medical and Dental Practitioners in Dysphagia Management of Head and Neck Cancer Patients

The awareness and knowledge of dysphagia among health care practitioners in Egypt

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