Knowledge and experience of paramedics concerning patients with hearing and visual disability.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A 2017 nationwide disability survey conducted by the General Authority of Statistics in Saudi Arabia, a sample representing the whole population living in Saudi Arabia, reported that approximately 5% and 2% of the Saudi population suffers from visual or hearing impairments, respectively. Patients with these disabilities find it difficult to convey their medical history and chief complaints to paramedics, causing communication breakdowns that can lead to misinterpretation of patient history, leave medical problems unaddressed, and reduce patient engagement and autonomy. We aimed to assess paramedics' knowledge, attitude, and level of confidence when managing patients with visual or hearing problems.

Methods

Descriptive cross-sectional design was used to report the

SUBMITTER: Alharthy N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10433550 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature