NCT04505696

Brief Summary

There has been limited research in the area of speech and language therapy awareness in Pakistan. The study aims to assess the efficacy of providing speech therapy awareness in private schools through a pre-post model. This Quasi experimental study will be a means of reaching out to schools and directly create awareness regarding the field and its scope. Pre-assessment will be carried out and after which a 45 minutes presentation will be conducted face to face or through a webinar as per school directives. The results will be analysed quantitatively and pre-post assessment of the participants will be measured.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
138

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2020

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 5, 2020

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 6, 2020

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 10, 2020

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 15, 2020

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 15, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

October 8, 2020

Status Verified

October 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

1 month

First QC Date

August 6, 2020

Last Update Submit

October 6, 2020

Conditions

Speech and Language DisorderSpeech TherapySpeech DelaySwallowing DisorderAcquired Language DisordersDevelopmental Delay DisorderStutteringHearing ImpairmentHead and Neck Cancer

Keywords

Speech-Language PathologyAwarenessInterventionTeacher training

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Pre-post Questionnaire

    A reliable and valid tool will be used for assessment of Knowledge, awareness and practice regarding the speech-language pathology profession and the scope of practice. The tool consists of demographic information, comprising of 45 questions, placed under 3 sections.

    Same 1 Day

Study Arms (1)

Speech-Language Pathology Introduction and scope

OTHER

Demographic Information Section on Knowledge \& Awareness Section on Practices

Other: Speech-Language Pathology Presentation

Interventions

Speech-Language Pathology PresentationOTHER

45 minutes presentation on Speech-Language Pathology introduction and scope Introduction to speech and language Introduction to a range of disorders The scope of practice

Speech-Language Pathology Introduction and scope

Eligibility Criteria

Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Private English medium schools of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Schools with no speech and language therapists

You may not qualify if:

  • Public Schools and schools who may have visiting or permanent speech therapists on their panel

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Riphah International University

Islamabad, Federal Capital, 44000, Pakistan

Location

Related Publications (11)

  • Glover A, McCormack J, Smith-Tamaray M. Collaboration between teachers and speech and language therapists: Services for primary school children with speech, language and communication needs. Child Lang Teach Ther [Internet]. 2015 Oct 7 [cited 2020 Apr 26];31(3):363-82. Available from: http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0265659015603779

    BACKGROUND

  • Mcleod S, Mckinnon DH. Title: Support required for primary and secondary students with communication disorders and/or other learning needs Journal: Child Language Teaching and Therapy. journals.sagepub.com. 2010 Jun;26(2):123-43.

    BACKGROUND

  • Abdalla F, St Louis KO. Modifying attitudes of Arab school teachers toward stuttering. Lang Speech Hear Serv Sch. 2014 Jan;45(1):14-25. doi: 10.1044/2013_LSHSS-13-0012.

    PMID: 24687764BACKGROUND

  • Kataoka M, Van Kraayenoord CE, Elkins J. Principals' and teachers' perceptions of learning disabilities: A study from Nara Prefecture, Japan. Vol. 27, Learning Disability Quarterly. SAGE Publications Inc.; 2004. p. 161-75.

    BACKGROUND

  • Zamani P, Hozeily E, Tahmasebi N, Ahmadi A, Moradi N. The effect of elementary school teachers' knowledge of learning disabilities on referring afflicted students to speech therapy. Iran Rehabil J. 2018 Dec 10;16(4):371-7.

    BACKGROUND

  • Kakabaraee K, Arjmandnia A, and GA-P-S, 2012 undefined. The study of awareness and capability of primary school teachers in identifying students with learning disability in the province of Kermanshah. Elsevier [Internet]. [cited 2020 May 3]; Available from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042812016631

    BACKGROUND

  • McNeill BC, Gillon GT, Dodd B. Effectiveness of an integrated phonological awareness approach for children with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). Child Lang Teach Ther [Internet]. 2009 Oct 26 [cited 2020 Apr 26];25(3):341-66. Available from: http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0265659009339823

    BACKGROUND

  • Abrahams K, Harty M, St Louis KO, Thabane L, Kathard H. Primary school teachers' opinions and attitudes towards stuttering in two South African urban education districts. S Afr J Commun Disord. 2016 Jul 27;63(1):e1-e10. doi: 10.4102/sajcd.v63i1.157.

    PMID: 27796099BACKGROUND

  • Mahmoud HN, Alkhamra R. A Study of Public Awareness of Speech-Language Pathology in Amman A Study of Public Awareness of Speech - Language Pathology in Amman. 2015;(December).

    BACKGROUND

  • Regina LB. SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY A REWARDING PROFESSION FILLED WITH SHORTAGES. Southeast Educ Netw [Internet]. 2018 Jul 1 [cited 2020 May 2];1. Available from: https://www.seenmagazine.us/Articles/Article-Detail/ArticleId/6691/SPEECH-LANGUAGE-PATHOLOGY

    BACKGROUND

  • Mulcair G, Pietranton AA, Williams C. The International Communication Project: Raising global awareness of communication as a human right. Int J Speech Lang Pathol. 2018 Feb;20(1):34-38. doi: 10.1080/17549507.2018.1422023. Epub 2018 Jan 22.

    PMID: 29355390BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

SpeechLanguage DisordersCommunication DisordersLanguage Development DisordersDeglutition DisordersDevelopmental DisabilitiesStutteringHearing LossHead and Neck Neoplasms

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Verbal BehaviorCommunicationBehaviorNeurobehavioral ManifestationsNeurologic ManifestationsNervous System DiseasesSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsNeurodevelopmental DisordersMental DisordersEsophageal DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System DiseasesPharyngeal DiseasesOtorhinolaryngologic DiseasesSpeech DisordersHearing DisordersEar DiseasesSensation DisordersNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasms

Study Officials

  • Ayesha K Butt, PhD

    Riphah International University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Model Details: Single group pre-post
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 6, 2020

First Posted

August 10, 2020

Study Start

August 5, 2020

Primary Completion

September 15, 2020

Study Completion

September 15, 2020

Last Updated

October 8, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-10

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

PA(1)