ERIC Number: EJ1446198
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Nov
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ISSN: ISSN-1525-7401
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Speech-Language Pathologists' Perception of Telepractice at the Start of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Jordan
Hanady A. Bani Hani; Aya B. Aljazi; Rana Alkhamra; Hala M. Alomari
Communication Disorders Quarterly, v46 n1 p37-45 2024
This study explored how speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in Jordan perceived and implemented telepractice at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, from April to June 2020. Eighty-five SLPs who provided telepractice and 57 SLPs, who did not, completed an online survey sharing their perceptions related to the delivery and barriers of telepractice. The results showed a significant increase of telepractice use in response to the pandemic. However, the SLPs identified several barriers to telepractice, including environmental distractions at the client's end, limited computer knowledge, technological issues, internet connectivity problems, and platform availability. There was general agreement among the SLPs regarding the need for professional training and governmental guidelines to regulate the use of telepractice. The study's findings demonstrate how SLPs in Jordan adapted to the sudden shift toward telepractice, and identify potential implementation obstacles, which could assist in establishing telepractice as a reliable model for speech-language therapy services in the future.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Speech Language Pathology, Allied Health Personnel, COVID-19, Pandemics, Attitudes, Telecommunications, Videoconferencing, Access to Health Care, Medicine, Barriers, Delivery Systems, Professional Training, Guidelines, Government Role, Comparative Analysis, Participant Characteristics, Synchronous Communication, Interaction
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Jordan
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