Factors influencing person-centred care: Speech-language pathologists and audiologists perspective
African Journal of Disability
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Factors influencing person-centred care: Speech-language pathologists and audiologists perspective | |
| Creator | Mahomed-Asmail, Faheema Metcalfe, Louise Graham, Marien A. Eccles, Renata | |
| Description | Background: Person-centred care (PCC) is a fundamental aspect of healthcare, and its implementation is primarily based on clinicians’ initiation and sustained efforts and the availability of resources. Recent PCC literature has primarily focused on high-income settings, raising concerns about the feasibility of PCC implementation in low- and middle-income countries.Objectives: This study examined speech-language pathologists’ (SLPs) and audiologists’ (AUDs) perceptions of barriers and facilitators towards implementing PCC in the diverse South African context, particularly how their demographic factors influence these perceptions.Method: A national cross-sectional e-survey pooled 103 clinicians who were providing speech-language pathology and audiological services in South Africa. The e-survey included questions on participants’ demographics, working environment and a seven-point Likert scale rating 10 components that influence PCC.Results: Clinicians scored personal factors (64.7%), followed by their relationships with different professionals (54.9%) as the most facilitating factors for achieving PCC. The most significant perceived barrier was resources, including time and finances (59.8%), followed by the client perspectives (53.9%). Significant associations were found between the components influencing PCC and clinicians’ qualifications, work sectors and populations served.Conclusion: The collective findings of this study highlighted the multifaceted nature of PCC implementation within a diverse healthcare context. Client perspectives need to be considered while leveraging clinician attributes and fostering supportive workplace environments for the successful adoption of PCC.Contribution: This study contributes to literature of PCC implementation and has captured how the perceptions of speech-language therapists (SLPs) and AUDs call for tailored approaches in diverse healthcare contexts. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2025-03-25 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/ajod.v14i0.1589 | |
| Source | African Journal of Disability; Vol 14 (2025); 8 pages 2226-7220 2223-9170 | |
| Language | eng | |
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