A Pilot Study of the Rehabilitation Services Provided for Patients with Dysphagia in Medical Settings in Jordan

Authors

  • Wesam Darawsheh 2018-2019 Fulbright Visiting Scholar (Postdoctoral Research Grantee). Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
  • Jehad Alaraifi Instructor, Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Jordan.
  • Yaser Natour Professor, Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Jordan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22158/rhs.v5n2p86

Abstract

Services provided for dysphaiga conditions are poorly investigated in Jordan. The aim of this study was to explore the rehabilitation services provided to patients with dysphagia in medical settings in Jordan. Data were collected from public and private hospitals, hearing and speech centres, and rehabilitation centres located in Amman province. Thirty-eight participants (16 patients and 22 professionals from various disciplines) were interviewed. There was limited knowledge about dysphagia among healthcare professionals. The provision of rehabilitation services was minimal and secondary to the provision of medical services. Clinical pathways and guidelines need to be devised to organize the work of professionals involved in the management of dysphagia.

Author Biographies

Wesam Darawsheh, 2018-2019 Fulbright Visiting Scholar (Postdoctoral Research Grantee). Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

2018-2019 Fulbright Visiting Scholar (Postdoctoral Research Grantee). Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

Jehad Alaraifi, Instructor, Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Jordan.

Instructor, Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Jordan.

Yaser Natour, Professor, Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Jordan.

Professor, Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Jordan.

Published

2020-05-01

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2020)

Section

Articles