Speech-Language Pathology in Malaysia: Perspectives and Challenges.

Purpose: Malaysia, with its diverse culture and multilingual population, presents a unique and interesting setting for working as a speech-language pathologist (SLP). This article discusses the challenges that SLPs face when providing speech and language therapy in Malaysia and issues that need to b...

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Publicado en:Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups Vol. 4; no. 5; pp. 1162 - 1167
Autores principales: Shin Ying Chu, Shi Qing Khoong, Elaine, Ismail, Farah Najihah Mohamad, Altaher, Abeer Muneer, Razak, Rogayah A.
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Oct2019
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          Shin Ying Chu
          Shi Qing Khoong, Elaine
          Ismail, Farah Najihah Mohamad
          Altaher, Abeer Muneer
          Razak, Rogayah A.
        affil: Speech Sciences Programme, Faculty of Health Sciences, Centre for Healthy Ageing and Wellness, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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          Speech-Language Pathology Trends
          Health Care Delivery Methods
          Speech-Language Pathologist Attitudes
          Professional Development
          Quality Improvement
          Malaysia
          Speech-Language Pathology Legislation and Jurisprudence
          Practice Patterns
          Speech-Language Pathologists Labor Supply
          Professional Knowledge
          International Relations
          Collaboration
          Professional Role
          Education, Speech-Language Pathology
          Faculty, Medical
          Personnel Shortage
          Research, Speech-Language-Hearing Therapy
          Speech and Language Assessment Standards
      ab: Purpose: Malaysia, with its diverse culture and multilingual population, presents a unique and interesting setting for working as a speech-language pathologist (SLP). This article discusses the challenges that SLPs face when providing speech and language therapy in Malaysia and issues that need to be addressed for continued growth of this profession. While providing suggestions to SLPs on methods to overcome the challenges faced and improve their clinical practice, this article also calls upon international collaborations in overcoming these challenges. Conclusions: Within the last few decades, the SLP profession in Malaysia has continued to grow and develop as it seeks to offer services on par with countries where the profession is more established. However, there is still much room for improvement as Malaysia continues to overcome current challenges.
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