South African Journal of Communication Disorders

• A qualitative inquiry of speech-language therapists’ views about breastfeeding management 21st January 2025
  Background: Management of oropharyngeal dysphagia within the first few days of an infant’s life results in favourable breastfeeding outcomes, indicating the importance of investigating the breastfeeding management practices of speech-language therapists (SLTs) working within this field.Objectives: Little has been published about SLTs’ management of breastfeeding in low- and middle-income settings. This study explores the perspectives of a […]
  Danica Schlome
• Hearing aid verification: Practices and perceptions of South African audiologists 9th December 2024
  Background: Hearing aid verification is required to objectively measure hearing aid outputs by ensuring that the amplified speech spectrum closely approximates the prescription goals.Objectives: This study aimed to determine audiologists’ perceptions and practices regarding hearing aid verification and identify facilitators and barriers to its use.Method: A cross-sectional national e-survey included questions related to demographics, perceptions of verification, verification […]
  Jared Moll
• School-based hearing screening of first-grade students in Saudi Arabia: A pilot study 29th November 2024
  Background: Hearing loss in children is a global concern. Early identification and intervention are critical for minimising the adverse effects of hearing loss. Despite the implementation of hearing screening programmes in Saudi Arabia, more research is needed on the audiological profiles of first-grade students.Objectives: This study aimed to characterize the audiological profile of first-grade students in Saudi […]
  Noura I. Alothman
• Healthcare professionals’ knowledge and practices in managing ototoxicity in children with cancer 25th November 2024
  Background: Platinum-based chemotherapy poses a risk of ototoxic hearing loss, the effects of which can be devastating in paediatrics with cancer. Childhood hearing loss significantly impacts speech and language acquisition, and educational, psychosocial and emotional development, consequently negatively impacting quality of life. Adequate knowledge and effective management by healthcare professionals in the team managing paediatrics with […]
  Kajal Ramnarian
• Acknowledgement to reviewers 14th November 2024
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