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Dysphagia training for speech-language pathologists: implications for clinical practice.
- Source :
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International journal of speech-language pathology [Int J Speech Lang Pathol] 2012 Dec; Vol. 14 (6), pp. 569-76. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Sep 14. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- There are competency standards available in countries with established speech-language pathology services to guide basic dysphagia training with ongoing workplace mentoring for advanced skills development. Such training processes, however, are not as well established in countries where speech-language pathology training and practice is relatively new, such as Malaysia. The current study examines the extent of dysphagia training and workplace support available to speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in Malaysia and Queensland, Australia, and explores clinicians' perceptions of the training and support provided, and of their knowledge, skills, and confidence. Using a matched cohort cross-sectional design, a purpose-built survey was administered to 30 SLPs working in Malaysian government hospitals and 30 SLPs working in Queensland Health settings in Australia. Malaysian clinicians were found to have received significantly less university training, less mentoring in the workplace, and were lacking key infrastructure needed to support professional development in dysphagia management. Over 90% of Queensland clinicians were confident and felt they had adequate skills in dysphagia management; in contrast, significantly lower levels of knowledge, skills, and confidence were observed in the Malaysian cohort. The findings identify a need for improved university training and increased opportunities for workplace mentoring, training, and support for Malaysian SLPs.
- Subjects :
- Attitude of Health Personnel
Chi-Square Distribution
Cross-Sectional Studies
Curriculum
Deglutition Disorders diagnosis
Deglutition Disorders physiopathology
Education, Professional economics
Hospitals
Humans
Inservice Training economics
Malaysia
Mentors
Perception
Personal Satisfaction
Queensland
Social Support
Speech-Language Pathology economics
Surveys and Questionnaires
Time Factors
Training Support
Workplace
Clinical Competence
Deglutition Disorders rehabilitation
Education, Graduate methods
Education, Professional methods
Inservice Training methods
Speech-Language Pathology education
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1754-9515
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- International journal of speech-language pathology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 22974073
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3109/17549507.2012.713394