Bengaluru, August 24: The two-day zonal conference “Bridging Perspectives”, organised by Samvaad Institute of Speech and Hearing, concluded today in Bengaluru with over 150 participants from across South India. The RCI CRE-accredited conference brought together neurologists, ENT specialists, physiotherapists, speech-language pathologists and audiologists on a common platform to exchange clinical knowledge, discuss emerging practices and strengthen multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.
The conference featured a dynamic mix of expert presentations and clinical case discussions, covering key areas including neurology and cognitive-linguistic rehabilitation, vestibular and balance disorders, neurogenic dysphagia, head-and-neck cancer care, cleft lip and palate management and cochlear implants. The diverse participation of medical and allied healthcare professionals enabled meaningful discussions and cross-disciplinary learning, highlighting the importance of collaboration in addressing complex clinical conditions.
A key takeaway from the two-day conference was the need to place the patient at the centre of every clinical decision, with professionals working together to bring multiple perspectives to diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. “Bridging Perspectives has demonstrated that when doctors and allied healthcare professionals come together, patients benefit from a more comprehensive and coordinated approach to care,” said Ms. Radhika Poovayya, Founder Director, Samvaad Institute of Speech and Hearing. Dr. Jayashree S. Bhat, Professor at Nitte Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mangaluru, inaugurated the conference, and Ms. Radhika Poovayya presided over it.