165117 20251212165958.0 doi 10.3390/healthcare13233140 sideral 146626 ART-2025-146626 eng Remón, Sara Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0002-2147-9263 Knowledge levels and learning needs in dysphagia management: perspectives from professional and non-professional stakeholders in five european countries 2025 Objectives: Dysphagia represents a significant global health concern with particularly high prevalence in specific clinical conditions, yet educational gaps persist among healthcare professionals and caregivers. This observational, cross-sectional quantitative study aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the current self-perceived knowledge and learning needs among stakeholders involved in dysphagia management. Methods: An international online survey was conducted in five European countries (Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Spain, and Turkey) with 463 participants: 297 professionals (healthcare and non-health specialists, educators, students) and 166 non-professionals (patients, family members, caregivers, interested individuals). Two structured questionnaires explored self-perceived knowledge, learning needs, relevancy of thematic areas, and preferred learning methods. Chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests were used for statistical comparisons. Results: Professionals reported higher self-perceived knowledge than non-professionals (p < 0.001), yet both groups expressed comparable needs for further education. Priority learning areas varied by respondent profile: “Identification & Treatment” was prioritized by both speech-language pathologists and healthcare specialists, as well as by non-professionals, while dietitian-nutritionists focused on “Diet & Nutrition” and “Food Preparation”. Short-duration courses and visual, hands-on learning tools were preferred across groups. Conclusions: This study highlights a broad demand for dysphagia education among professionals and non-professionals. Tailored, technology-enhanced learning programs could bridge existing knowledge gaps, strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration, and support better daily management of dysphagia. Access copy available to the general public Unrestricted info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess by https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.es info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Ferrer-Mairal, Ana Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0001-5765-2972 Bradauskiene, Vijole Cortés, Ana Cristina Sanclemente, Teresa Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0002-5407-3876 2008 640 Universidad de Zaragoza Dpto. Produc.Animal Cienc.Ali. Área Nutrición Bromatología 2008 780 Universidad de Zaragoza Dpto. Produc.Animal Cienc.Ali. Área Tecnología de Alimentos 13, 23 (2025), 3140 [18 pp.] Healthcare (Basel) Healthcare (Switzerland) 2227-9032 2324116 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/165117/files/texto_completo.pdf Versión publicada 2413241 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/165117/files/texto_completo.jpg?subformat=icon icon Versión publicada oai:zaguan.unizar.es:165117 articulos driver 2025-12-12-14:43:00 ARTICLE