A Survey of Speech-Language Pathologists’ Knowledge and Perception About Their Role in Providing Dysphagia Services in India

• 발행기관: 한국언어재활사협회
• 저자명: Rekha Devan Niharika MK
• 간행물 정보: 『Clinical Archives of Communication Disorders』제8권 제3호, 160~167쪽, 전체 8쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 의학일반
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2024.01.31

국문 초록

Purpose: Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are frequently involved in dysphagia services including identification, assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation. Understanding of SLPs’ role in dysphagia care has evolved drastically in India over the last decade; however, research and advocacy are still in emerging status. In order to refine dysphagia practice patterns in India, we should understand the current standards. Thus, the present study was conceived to investigate SLPs’ knowledge and perception about their role in providing dysphagia services in India. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey research design was employed. The survey questionnaire comprised of four sections that evaluated SLPs’ demographic characteristics, exposure to dysphagia services, self-perception about their role in the dysphagia rehabilitation team, and knowledge related to assessment and management of individuals with dysphagia. The obtained responses were stored in Google forms and were further analyzed in terms of percentage. Results: A total of 269 SLPs responded to the survey and 59% of the respondent SLPs practicing in India were rendering dysphagia services. Although a majority of the SLPs had adequate knowledge and were aware of their role in the interdisciplinary dysphagia rehabilitation, they lacked opportunities to be a part of the team. Conclusion: The survey clearly identified the trend and issues in dysphagia service delivery by SLPs in the Indian scenario by evaluating their knowledge and skills fundamental to the assessment and management of individuals with dysphagia. This further necessitates a re-examination of the role of SLPs in providing dysphagia services in India in view of establishing standard guidelines and practice patterns.

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Dysphagia Swallowing Speech-language pathologists Survey