The awareness and knowledge of dysphagia among health care practitioners in Egypt

Abstract Background There is a lack of research relating to awareness associated with dysphagia-specific knowledge health care practitioners in Egypt. The study aimed at determining the level and dysphagia among Egypt detect pitfalls be addressed through awareness-raising programs. Methods A questionnaire was distributed online filled by apart from those highest about as otolaryngologists, phoniatricians, gastroenterologists. It consists 4 sections including sociodemographic data, participants’ questions identification, symptoms signs, complications, data practice their hospitals, role played phoniatricians management addition availability this specialty centers. Results Forty-seven percent participants rated themselves having moderate high contract cases. Sixty-six did not receive training dysphagia. Only 18.1% indicated presence clinic institute. Forty refer cases GIT followed 37.8% ENT then 18.6% them Phoniatrics. Forty-six do know investigations work-up for Conclusion Egyptian Greater Cairo area encountered differ according specialties degree contact Minimal found low contact. Fair insufficient non-overt signs dysphagia, widely used investigations, dealing Neurology relatively higher awareness.