Zahya GHADDAR

Institut supérieur d'orthophonie – Chargé de cours

I am a speech-language pathologist based in Lebanon. Iobtained a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology fromSaint Joseph University of Beirut, and I completed my PhD in Public Health andMedical Sciences in a co-tutorship with the University of Liège in Belgium andSaint Joseph University of Beirut. My specialization focuses on therapeuticeducation for patients and their caregivers.Since 2017, I have been teaching a course on dysphagia forMaster's students, and since 2016, I have been a thesis supervisor at SaintJoseph University of Beirut. I began practicing speech-language pathology in2009, and I am fluent in Arabic, English, and French.I work with adult patients suffering from speech disorders(apraxia, dysarthria, voice disorders), swallowing disorders (dysphagia),language disorders (aphasia), and cognitive deficits (memory loss, difficultyconcentrating, problem-solving) caused by various neurological conditions suchas strokes, traumatic brain injuries, neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson's,Alzheimer's), brain tumors, etc.I also provide evaluations and rehabilitation for medicalconditions (dementia, laryngeal cancer, oral cancer, traumatic brain injuries,tracheotomies, assisted ventilation) and orofacial myofunctional disorders(adjustment of tongue position affecting speech, eating, and swallowing), aswell as speech and phonation disorders (articulation, speech intelligibility,stuttering). Additionally, I assist with voice and communication modificationin the context of digital marketing and offer online sessions (telepractice).I am the founder of the Reacte Polyclinic in Beirut,offering speech-language pathology and psychomotricity services to children andadults. Furthermore, I am a speech-language pathology consultant for theBekhazi Medical Group and Fouad Khoury Hospital in Beirut.I am certified as a clinician by:<o:p></o:p>- LSVT LOUD from LSVT Global (USA)<o:p></o:p>- SPEAK OUT! (USA)<o:p></o:p>- Therapeutic Patient Education (GRIEPS, France)<o:p></o:p>- Family Care and Parental Guidance (The Systemic LinkBeirut, Lebanon in collaboration with the Institute of Training and Applicationof Communication Therapies of Lyon - IFACT)I am a certified trainer by INSHEA (National HigherInstitute of Training and Research for the Education of Young Disabled Personsand Adapted Teaching) in France.Finally, I offer training and "counselingsessions" for speech-language pathologists in the Arab world to supporttheir clinical and professional practice.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p><o:p> </o:p>

Education

Diplôme	Université	Pays	Année
Doctoral in biological and medical sciences	Saint Joseph University of Beyrouth	Lebanon	2023
Doctoral in Public Health	Université de Liège	Belgique	2023
Master research in speech and language therapy	Saint Joseph University of Beyrouth	Lebanon	2016
Bachelor in SPeech and Language Therapy	Saint Joseph University of Beyrouth	Lebanon	2009

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Professional experience	Organisation	Start date	End date
Speech therapist consultant	Bekhazi Medical Group - Fouad Khoury Hospital	01/01/2019	30/05/2024
Speech therapist and coordinator of the speech therapy department	Mosaik-Foyer de la providence	01/09/2009	31/08/2019
Speech & Language therapist	Private practice	13/07/2009	30/05/2024

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Medecine and Health

Research themes

Aphasia and oropharyngeal dysphagia

Publications and communications

<p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0in 0in 0in 28.35pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -28.35pt; line-height: normal;">2024 Ghaddar, Z., Matar, N., Diep, AN., Kirkove, D., Tohmé, A., Pétré B., (2024, accepted). Evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of “SOS DYSPHAGIA” – brief educational interventions for adult patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia and their informal caregivers. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology.<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0in 0in 0in 28.35pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -28.35pt; line-height: normal;">2022 Ghaddar, Z., Matar, N., Tohmé, A., Noujaim, J., Diep, A,, Pétré B., (2022). Consensus on the objectives of an educational intervention for patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia and their informal caregivers: A Delphi Study. Journal Patient Preference and Adherence, 14. DOI: <a href="https://doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S364520" style="text-decoration-line: none; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">https://doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S364520</a><o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0in 0in 0in 28.35pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -28.35pt; line-height: normal;">2022 Ghaddar, Z., Durieux N., Tohmé A., Pétré B., Matar N. (2022). Educational interventions for patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia and their informal caregivers: A Scoping Review. Educ Ther Patient/Ther Patient Educ. 2022. DOI: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1051/tpe/2022002" style="text-decoration-line: none; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">https://doi.org/10.1051/tpe/2022002</a> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0in 0in 0in 28.35pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -28.35pt; line-height: normal;">2023 Ghaddar, Z., Matar, N., Diep, AN., Kirkove, D., Tohmé, A., Pétré B., (2023). Evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of a therapeutic educational program “SOS DYSPHAGIA” for adult patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia and their informal caregivers [communication orale]. The International Federation of ORL Societies (IFOS) 2023, ENT, Dubai, UAE. <o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0in 0in 0in 28.35pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -28.35pt; line-height: normal;"><o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0in 0in 0in 28.35pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -28.35pt; line-height: normal;">2021 Ghaddar, Z., Durieux N., Tohmé A., Pétré B., Matar N. (2021, may). Interventions éducatives pour les patients atteints de dysphagie oropharyngée et leurs aidants familiaux : scoping review [communication orale]. 8th congress of Société d’Education Thérapeutique Européenne (SETE), online.

Zahya GHADDAR

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