Professional Code of Ethics: The Case of Speech-Language Pathologists in Kuwait

Alshatti, Tareq; Abdalla, Fauzia; Dikrallah, Fatima

doi:10.1044/cicsd_38_s_11

CICSD

2011

DOI: 10.1044/cicsd_38_s_11

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Professional Code of Ethics: The Case of Speech-Language Pathologists in Kuwait

Tareq Alshatti¹,

Fauzia Abdalla²,

Fatima Dikrallah³

Abstract: Due to a substantial shortage of native (Kuwaiti) speech-language pathologists (SLPs), Kuwait needs SLPs from different nationalities and degree programs. One of the concerns with this approach is that speech and language services provided by governmental and private sectors might not meet international standards of clinical practice. This study explored two types of professional values: the Code of Ethics adopted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA, 2003) and the SLP's personal code of e… Show more

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Job Satisfaction of Arab Speech-Language Pathologists in Different Work Settings in Kuwait Using the Job Satisfaction Survey

Al-Khaledi

2022

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Purpose: Job satisfaction impacts employee work performance, productivity, and retention. We investigated levels of job satisfaction among Arab speech-language pathologists (SLPs) across different work settings in Kuwait. The aims were to determine the differences between work settings for SLPs in terms of job satisfaction and the reasons behind SLPs' migration from one setting to another and to identify the variables that contribute significantly to job satisfaction in each work setting. Method: A 36-item Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS) questionnaire was used to evaluate job satisfaction based on responses to a 6-point Likert-type scale distributed to SLPs across school, hospital, and private clinic settings. Overall JSS score and subscale category ratings were computed and compared between different work settings to assess the influence of variables such as pay, promotion, supervision, benefits, and nature of work on job satisfaction among SLPs working in Kuwait. Results: According to JSS normative data, the highest job satisfaction scores were obtained from SLPs working in private clinics, with average satisfaction scores among those working in government, school, and medical settings. The highest job satisfaction scores for supervision, coworkers, and nature of work subscale categories were similar for SLPs in each setting. The lowest satisfaction scores of subscale categories differed between settings: “promotion” in schools, “fringe benefits” in government medical settings, and “operating conditions” in private clinics. Conclusions: While the need exists to attract SLPs to work in government medical settings (hospitals and clinics) in Kuwait, increased opportunity for professional development courses that are relevant to the discipline, and improved communication among SLPs and departmental heads, is necessary to both attract and retain them. Changes in the government setting need to be made in order to prevent the migration of SLPs from government hospitals to private hospitals where they are desperately needed.

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Job Satisfaction of Arab Speech-Language Pathologists in Different Work Settings in Kuwait Using the Job Satisfaction Survey

Al-Khaledi

2022

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Opportunities and Challenges for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Services in Arabic-Speaking Middle East Countries

Ghali

Abdalla

Aseeri³

2023

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Purpose: This article outlines opportunities and challenges pertaining to service delivery faced by audiologists and speech-language pathologists/therapists working in Arabic-speaking Middle Eastern nations. Among the most diverse regions in the world, the Middle East is a region characterized by rapid development in a number of sectors relevant to audiology and speech-language pathology, including education and health care. Despite these developments, there remains a number of challenges, including growing service demands, awareness of the scope of practice of audiologists and speech-language pathologists/therapists, regulation of clinical practice, and shortages of clinicians and evidence-based clinical resources. Conclusion: Developments to address these challenges, as well as strategies that may enhance service delivery, will be presented.

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Perceptions of voice disorders: A survey of Arab adults

Irani

Abdalla

Hughes

2013

Logopedics Phoniatrics Vocology

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A disordered voice may lead to social stigma as well as reduced occupational opportunities. Much of the research on this topic has investigated the effects of voice disorders from a Western perspective. The societal attitudes of international populations toward people with voice disorders (PWVD) are less well known. The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitudes of adults living in Kuwait toward PWVD. Participants completed a questionnaire that addressed social, educational, and occupational aspects of life for PWVD. The results indicated that while Kuwaiti adults hold generally positive attitudes toward PWVD, they may also perceive PWVD as more likely to be emotionally disturbed, have difficulty making friends or getting married, and experience trouble in finding a good job.

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Professional Code of Ethics: The Case of Speech-Language Pathologists in Kuwait

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Job Satisfaction of Arab Speech-Language Pathologists in Different Work Settings in Kuwait Using the Job Satisfaction Survey

Job Satisfaction of Arab Speech-Language Pathologists in Different Work Settings in Kuwait Using the Job Satisfaction Survey

Opportunities and Challenges for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Services in Arabic-Speaking Middle East Countries

Perceptions of voice disorders: A survey of Arab adults

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