Abstract:
To explore the physician perception about the role of speech and language
therapy.This was phenomenological research design of the qualitative research
paradigm. Where 12 samples were selected by convenience sampling techniques
according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Semi structured face to face interview
were used to explore the perception of Physician’s about role of Speech and Language
Therapy. Content analysis was used to analyse the data. The summary of the methods
were unitizing, categorizing, once all transcripts were coded, those codes were
clustered into categories that formed the themes. By this study investigator found
mixed results. Where physician’s perception about role of Speech and Language
Therapy was viewed positively by ENT specialist. ENT specialist expressed that they
have enough knowledge how much this professions is needed. On the other Dentist
viewed negatively about the role of Speech and Language Therapy. By this study
investigator found mixed perception among physicians about the role of Speech and
Language Therapy .But they all suggested that in Bangladesh Health care system SLT
should play a major and vital role alongside the physician. Other professionals will
value the role and contribution of SLT and extend their interaction between them if
this Speech and Language Therapy profession offered from government sector and
have appropriate council.
