Communication rights: Fundamental human rights for all

S McLeod - International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
The right to communicate includes the right to “freedom of opinion and expression” and
rights and freedoms “without distinction of… language”. The 70th anniversary of the …

[HTML][HTML] Emerging professional practices focusing on reducing inequity in speech-language therapy and audiology: a scoping review protocol

K Abrahams, R Mallick, A Hohlfeld, T Suliaman… - Systematic …, 2022 - Springer
Background Human communication is essential for socialising, learning and working.
Disabilities and social disadvantage have serious negative consequences on …

[HTML][HTML] Changes in speech, language and swallowing services during the Covid-19 pandemic: The perspective of speech-language pathologists in Saudi Arabia

NN Al Awaji, AA AlMudaiheem, EM Mortada - Plos one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Purpose The study aimed to investigate changes in the role of speech-language
pathologists (SLPs) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia. It also assessed the …

[HTML][HTML] Assessment of caregivers' perspectives regarding speech-language services in Saudi Arabia during COVID-19

NN Al Awaji, AA Almudaiheem, EM Mortada - PLoS One, 2021 - journals.plos.org
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 …

[HTML][HTML] The intersection of health rehabilitation services with quality of life in Saudi Arabia: Current status and future needs

AM Alanazi, AM Almutairi, MI Aldhahi, TF Alotaibi… - Healthcare, 2023 - mdpi.com
Quality of life (QoL) is essential for maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle, especially
among individuals with chronic diseases. Saudi Arabia (SA) launched a health sector …

Assessing Healthcare Access Among Physical and Hearing Disabled Persons in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia

AY Alqassim, AM Makeen, MS Mahfouz… - … of Developmental and …, 2022 - Springer
Disability constitutes a significant health problem in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Research assessing the health needs of people with disabilities in KSA is scarce. This study …

A survey on the awareness, accessibility and funding for augmentative and alternative communication services and devices in Saudi Arabia

NAM Alsari, AM Alshair, SA Almalik… - Disability and …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose To develop and distribute a survey to obtain information on the awareness,
accessibility and funding for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) services …

Awareness of audiology and speech-language pathology services among healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia

AA Alanazi, MF ALHarbi, AM AlMutairi… - South African Journal …, 2024 - sajcd.org.za
Background: Healthcare professionals are required to work effectively together to deliver the
best healthcare services. Without awareness of other healthcare professionals' roles and …

A feasibility study of teleassessment for people with aphasia in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

MK Altaib, L Meteyard - Aphasiology, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose The outbreak of COVID-19 impacted the delivery of outpatient services by various
healthcare systems, including speech and language therapy services for people with …

[PDF][PDF] The Intersection of Health Rehabilitation Services with Quality of Life in Saudi Arabia: Current Status and Future Needs. Healthcare 2023, 11, 389

AM Alanazi, AM Almutairi, MI Aldhahi, TF Alotaibi… - 2023 - academia.edu
Quality of life (QoL) is essential for maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle, especially
among individuals with chronic diseases. Saudi Arabia (SA) launched a health sector …