Perceptions of collaborative relationships about laryngectomy rehabilitation: a study between speech & language therapist and ENT specialist

Abstract

Now a day, worldwide collaborative relationship among various professionals are increasing to prevent chronic disease. The significant collaborative relationship among the professionals has a great impact of patient outcome. So this study was meant to find out the professionals (ENT-specialists and Speech & Language Therapist) perceptions of collaborative relationships about laryngectomy rehabilitation. This study was conducted by using mix method research approach. Participants were selected by using purposive sampling. Data was collected by using semi structure self-inventory questionnaire. The result states from the research that many factors such participant educational background, year of professional experiences, patient referral relationship, level of understanding, level of willingness are influencing the collaborative relationship.