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Professional identity of speech-language-hearing pathologists in Chile

Identidad profesional en fonoaudiólogos(as) que trabajan en Chile

Katherine Andrea Dinamarca-Aravena; Antonieta Herrera-Lillo; Marcelo Sandoval-Ramírez

http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1982-0216/20252714924 Revista CEFAC, vol.27, n1, e4924, 2025
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Abstract

Purpose: to analyze the professional identity of speech-language-hearing pathologists in Chile.

Methods: an exploratory qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with 14 speech-language-hearing pathologists with at least one year of work experience. Participants were selected by convenience to ensure diversity in their professional practice. The interviews, approximately 40 minutes long, were conducted, remotely, in 2021, addressing ethical aspects, professional roles, and theoretical knowledge. The data were analyzed thematically with ATLAS.ti using a constructivist approach.

Results: the results indicate a lack of consensus among interviewees regarding their professional identity. However, they all identify themselves as health professionals with a primarily rehabilitative role, although this is not entirely clear. The challenges are related to identifying opportunities in professional training to develop a professional identity that responds not only to their practice but also to the construction of an identity hallmark that connects them better with the work setting.

Conclusion: the professional identity of the participating speech-language-hearing pathologists is mostly limited to health, although diffuse and fragmented. Their perception tends to be self-centered, focused mainly on their work, with limited knowledge of other areas.

Keywords

Professional Role; Scope of Practice; Rehabilitation; Interdisciplinary Placement; Professional Competence

Resumen

Objetivo: analizar la identidad profesional de fonoaudiólogos(as) en Chile.

Métodos: este estudio cualitativo exploratorio utilizó entrevistas semiestructuradas a 14 fonoaudiólogos(as) con al menos un año de experiencia laboral. Los participantes fueron seleccionados por conveniencia para asegurar diversidad en su ejercicio profesional. Las entrevistas, de aproximadamente 40 minutos, se realizaron de forma remota en 2021, abordando aspectos éticos, rol profesional y conocimientos teóricos. Los datos fueron analizados temáticamente con Atlas Ti bajo un enfoque constructivista.

Resultados: los resultados indican una falta de consenso entre los entrevistados respecto a su identidad profesional. Sin embargo, todos se identifican como profesionales de la salud con un rol principalmente rehabilitador, aunque no del todo claro. Los desafíos se relacionan con identificar oportunidades en el ámbito de la formación profesional para desarrollar una identidad profesional que responda no solo al quehacer sino que además a la construcción de un sello identitario que le permita una mejor vinculación con el entorno laboral.

Conclusión: la identidad profesional de los(as) fonoaudiólogos(as) participantes se circunscribe mayormente al área de la salud, aunque de manera difusa y fragmentada. Su percepción tiende a ser egocéntrica, centrada principalmente en su propio quehacer, con un conocimiento limitado de otras áreas.

Palabras clave

Rol Profesional; Alcance de la Práctica; Rehabilitación; Prácticas Interdisciplinarias; Competencia Profesional

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Submitted date:
05/22/2024

Accepted date:
09/26/2024

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