Public Awareness of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology in Saudi Arabia

Alanazi, Ahmad A.; Fraih, Sarah S. Al

doi:10.5455/mjhs.2021.02.005

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“…Overall, our results for the rate of use of speech tests in UK adult audiology practice (26% during assessment; 18% during hearing aid fitting), are far lower than indicated in the literature on audiology practice data from the USA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2019; Kirkwood, 2005), Canada (DeBow & Green, 2000), Australia (Myles, 2017), South Africa (Thakor, 2020), and Saudi Arabia (Alanazi, 2017) (see Supplemental materials Table 1). However, these results mask a significant difference in speech testing approaches between the public and private sector, with more HPPs in private sector being more likely to perform speech testing than those in the public sector.…”

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Factors affecting use of speech testing in adult audiology

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Rajasingam

Bizley

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Objective: To investigate the factors affecting the use speech testing in adult audiology services Design: A mixed-methods cross-sectional questionnaire study Study Sample: A UK sample (n=306) of hearing healthcare professionals (HHPs) from the public (64%) and private sector (36%) completed the survey Results: In the UK, speech testing practice varied significantly between health sector. Speech testing was carried out during the audiology assessment by 68% of private sector HHPs and 5% of those from the public sector. During the hearing aid intervention stage speech testing was carried out by 40% and 8% of HHPs from the private and public sector, respectively. Recognised benefits of speech testing included: 1) providing patients with relatable assessment information, 2) guiding hearing aid fitting, 3) supporting a diagnostic test battery. A lack of clinical time was a key barrier to uptake. Conclusion: Use of speech testing varies in adult audiology. Results from the present study found the percentage of UK HHPs making use of speech tests was low compared to other countries. HHPs recognised different benefits of speech testing in audiology practice but the barriers limiting uptake were often driven by factors derived from decision makers rather than clinical rationale. Privately funded HHPs used speech tests more frequently than those working in the public sector where time and resources are under greater pressure and governed by guidance that does not include a recommendation for speech testing. Therefore, the inclusion of speech testing in national clinical guidelines could increase the consistency of use.

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Factors affecting use of speech testing in adult audiology

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Rajasingam

Bizley

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“…Over half of the respondents reported a lack of available SLS clinics in their area/city, which is consistent with an earlier study conducted by Milaat et al [ 2 ], and a third of the respondents were not aware if clinics were available. While the reason for this is unclear, it could be related to the shortage of service availability in the country and the lack of SLPs working in private clinics [ 33 ].…”

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Assessment of caregivers’ perspectives regarding speech-language services in Saudi Arabia during COVID-19

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Background As a consequence of stay-at-home and other lockdown measures, such as social distancing, all health care service provisions during the COVID-19 pandemic have been affected, including the provision of speech therapy. Telehealth services can play a major role in maintaining access to health care, help speech and language pathologists (SLPs) overcome physical barriers by providing patients and caregivers with access to health care, and limit the discontinuity of patient care. To have a better understanding of the changes that have occurred in these services during COVID-19, this research was conducted to explore the nature and current situation of speech-language services in Saudi Arabia based on caregivers’ perspectives. It also investigated whether changes have occurred in these services during the COVID-19 lockdown. The study also determined the perception of caregivers in delivering SLS sessions remotely. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted with 385 caregivers in Saudi Arabia. An online survey asked whether children were experiencing any SLS problems and if they had received any intervention. The survey also assessed the perception of changes in service during the COVID-19 lockdown and the perceptions, acceptance, and willingness of the caregivers to deliver telehealth speech services in Saudi Arabia. Results About 50% of the respondents had or were suspected to have a child with SLS problems, and just over half of them had accessed SLS services. Most of the respondents reported suspension of therapy sessions as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the respondents had little experience using telehealth prior to the pandemic, they generally showed a willingness to use telehealth in therapy sessions, expressing a preference for video calls over other options. Conclusion The study revealed that SLS services in Saudi Arabia are limited and that accessing these services is challenging. Alternative service delivery using remote services could help caregivers overcome such challenges. When telehealth was introduced as an option for service delivery, the caregivers showed welcoming responses, particularly with video calls.

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“…Fortunately, these patients can rely on a support system of, on average, 52.8 SLP for every 100,000 residents [ 7 ]. However, there are no known data regarding this ratio for Saudi Arabia [ 8 ].…”

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“…Interprofessional collaboration has been reported in a previous study in the USA to be an effective strategy to increase understanding of the roles of healthcare professionals through simulation involving nursing, nutrition, and SLP students [ 22 ]. In addition, some recent, related studies among the SLP, audiologists, and nurses have suggested these collaborations are happening in Saudi Arabia [ 8 , 23 ], which is imperative to ensure the highest quality and safest care is delivered to patients [ 21 ]. However, the literature suggests that there remains a paucity of published studies on nurses collaborating with the SLP [ 18 , 20 ].…”

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“…However, the literature suggests that there remains a paucity of published studies on nurses collaborating with the SLP [ 18 , 20 ]. This lack of research is particularly prevalent in Saudi Arabia, where SLPT is still a relatively new profession [ 8 ]. Moreover, there has only been one study in Saudi Arabia specifically focused on patients with dysphagia [ 23 ].…”

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Knowledge and Perception of Registered Nurses Regarding the Scope of Practice of Speech-Language Pathologists

Alhamidi

Alshahwan

Tumala

2021

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Objective: To assess the knowledge and perception of registered nurses regarding the scope of practice of speech-language pathologists (SLP) in Saudi Arabia. Background: Interdisciplinary collaboration is vital between the SLP and nurses due to the complex care needed by patients with speech problems. Methods: A total of 294 registered nurses were surveyed utilizing the Knowledge and Perception of Speech-Language Pathologists questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and tests for differences and relationships were performed. Results: The findings revealed that nursing respondents had an overall good understanding of the value and scope of practice of the SLP. However, they frequently and wrongly responded to scenarios concerning patients who suffered from Alzheimer’s dementia, laryngeal cancer, traumatic brain injury, and stroke. Conclusions: It is vital for nurses to understand the value, role, and scope of practice of the SLP. Further educational nursing interventions and training are necessary for effective interprofessional collaboration and teamwork.

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Public Awareness of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology in Saudi Arabia

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Factors affecting use of speech testing in adult audiology

Factors affecting use of speech testing in adult audiology

Assessment of caregivers’ perspectives regarding speech-language services in Saudi Arabia during COVID-19

Knowledge and Perception of Registered Nurses Regarding the Scope of Practice of Speech-Language Pathologists

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