Strengthening Relationship between the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Pan American Health Organization, Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO)

Schuermann, Lily; Martínez, Silvia; Weddington, Gloria; Rosa-Lugo, Linda I.

doi:10.1044/gics4.2.75

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“…ASHA created a model for self-determination for developing and strengthening SLP services in Majority World countries and established collaboration with the Regional Office of the World Health Organization the Pan American Health Organization, which represents the Americas and Caribbean countries. Selected countries in the Pan American Health Organization region identified their needs for strengthening their country's capacity for addressing communication disorders in the areas of speech, language, swallowing, and hearing (Schueramann et al, 2014). At each country's invitation, ASHA volunteers provided technical assistance for development of undergraduate communication sciences and disorders programs and assistance in increasing the knowledge and capacity of professionals engaged in communication skills rehabilitation in Martinez et al (2018).…”

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confidence: 99%

Ethics in International Practice

Davis-McFarland¹

2020

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Purpose Credible information on the numbers of people in Majority World countries who have communication and swallowing disorders does not seem to exist; however, there is evidence of the need for communication therapy services in those countries. Certified speech-language pathologists who provide clinical services for people with communication and swallowing disorders overseas must adhere to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Code of Ethics. The purpose of this article is to discuss the requirements for the exercise of autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice in the context of international practices. Method The relationship between cultural authenticity and ethically provided services is considered. There is also a discussion of the ethics and outcomes of short-term volunteer programs for clients in Majority World countries and communities. Guidance for development of needed services and programs in the Majority World is offered. Examples of culturally relevant and ethically developed service and collaboration projects are cited. Results The codes of ethics of several Minority and Majority World speech-language therapy associations are reviewed to reflect their requirements for the ethical practices that must be adhered to during clinical practice beyond their members' national borders. There is also guidance on the importance and influence of clinicians' attitudes and demeanor in their work in Majority World countries. Conclusions Ethical clinical practice in Majority World countries requires adherence to the clinician's professional association's code of ethics. Equally important are information and attitudes that enable the clinician to develop and provide services from a perspective of cultural humility and understanding of the community's attitudes, needs, and expectations. An important and necessary aspect of ethical practice is the clinician's personal attitudes and knowledge of the country they bring to their clinical practice.

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Section: Autonomy-the Duty To Allow Individuals To Make Their Own Decisionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Ethics in International Practice

Davis-McFarland¹

2020

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“…The goal was to join together to address and improve the health of people with disabilities on an international scale [19]. The WHO and the PAHO had established a collaboration to address health and human rights for people with disabilities.…”

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Collaborative Approaches to the Support of People with Disabilities: The Underserved and Unserved

Cheng

Levey

2019

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Background: Underserved and unserved people are individuals who lack necessary health services. They can be found in both high- and low-income countries with disabilities in areas such as speech, language, hearing, swallowing, physical, and neurological, as well as other health problems. In addition, academic programs that prepare students to serve underserved or unserved communities do not exist in some countries. Collaborative projects allow those with expertise to share their knowledge, strategies, methods, and technologies with health practitioners, administrators, educators, students, and families. The goal is to assist populations who require special services. Collaborative projects can be interdisciplinary, international, or involve academic institutions or organizations. It is also essential that collaboration projects consider the strengths and assets that are present in the environment and in the population. This asset-based approach supports sustainability as long-term solutions can take advantage of existing strengths. Sustainability is essential so that the goals of projects can continue to contribute to a population. Objectives: The primary objective of this article is to present collaborative projects that positively impact underserved and unserved populations. The strengths of these projects are also presented as a model for further work. Summary: This article presents several collaborative projects, along with the impact of these efforts.

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