Healthcare professionals’ knowledge and practices in managing ototoxicity in children with cancer
The current study demonstrates a clear correlation between healthcare professionals' practices and their level of knowledge. These findings underscore the importance of improving the knowledge base of healthcare professionals involved in ototoxicity monitoring programme to enhance their practices effectively.Contribution: This study identified areas requiring improvement in managing ototoxicity in this patient group, prompting the inclusion of ototoxicity training. This study supports audiologists in effectively implementing and overseeing ototoxicity monitoring programme.
Authors
- Jessica Paken (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5282-6144)
- Kajal Ramnarian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5599-803X)
Institutions
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- South African Journal of Communication Disorders
- Published
- 2024-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4102/sajcd.v71i1.1064
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.36
Funders
- Inyuvesi Yakwazulu-Natali