05 - IDDSI level 7, head/neck cancer, chest x-ray reports, VFSS checklist, and Wernicke’s aphasia
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The Therapy Insights Resource Roadmap Show is a monthly talk show all about the new content we release every month- from therapy materials to eval tools to patient education handouts and more. Join us as we discuss how to use these resources and we discuss various approaches to clinical cases. 00:00 - WelcomeWelcome to episode 05 of the Resource Roadmap Show! 01:28 - Clinical Resource: IDDSI Level 7 (Regular Easy to Chew) The International Dysphagia Diet Initiative (IDDSI) level seven is for modified solids called “Regular Easy to Chew.” This material provides information for patients and their caregivers on this consistency’s characteristics, why it may be recommended, ways to test it at home, and helpful recommendations for preparation.https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/clinical-resource-iddsi-level-7-regular-easy-to-chew 07:03 - Glossary of Terminology in Chest X-Rays Reports for the SLPThis resource provides labels of structures on chest x-rays and a glossary of terminology used in reports important for the SLP.https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/glossary-of-terminology-in-chest-x-rays-reports-for-the-slp 13:50 - The Role of Speech Therapy with Head and Neck CancerThis resource is designed for patients who have received a diagnosis of head and neck cancer and may not be aware of how a speech-language pathologist can help them on their journey.https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/the-role-of-speech-therapy-with-head-and-neck-cancer 23:18 - Dysphagia, voice problems, and pain in head and neck cancer patients (2021)https://therapyinsights.com/article-snapshots/dysphagia-voice-problems-and-pain-in-head-and-neck-cancer-patients-2021 27:13 - Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS) Presentation Checklist and NotesThis resource provides an SLP with a checklist of areas to consider and make a note of before and during a videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS).https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/videofluoroscopic-swallow-study-vfss-presentation-checklist-and-notes 35:13 - Treatment of Wernicke’s AphasiaThis resource provides guidance for treating receptive language impairment, a cornerstone impairment for a person with Wernicke’s aphasia.https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/treatment-of-wernickes-aphasia 47:48 - Auditory training changes temporal lobe connectivity in ‘Wernicke’s aphasia’: a randomised trial (2017)https://therapyinsights.com/article-snapshots/auditory-training-changes-temporal-lobe-connectivity-in-wernickes-aphasia-a-randomised-trial-2017 52:32 - Case StudyTegan is an SLP who works in a large facility that offers inpatient rehabilitation as well as long-term care. She started the job a few weeks ago and notices a lack of oral care throughout the facility, which is particularly alarming for the patients on her caseload who are at risk for respiratory compromise when eating and drinking. Tegan documents the need for oral care as well as instructions, but does not see follow through. She attempts to build relationships with the nurses, but learns that there is not currently a precedent for amicable relationships between SLPs and nurses in the facility, with a growing divide between the two teams. When they approach their colleagues about the issue, their SLP colleagues respond with frustration towards the nursing staff, stating that they never listen or follow through. 53:44 - Oral Care and Aspiration PneumoniaHandout to provide to staff, patients, and family to help communicate the importance of oral care to prevent aspiration pneumonia.https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/oral-care-and-aspiration-pneumonia/ 56:08 - Oral Care Staff Cue CardsThese four cue cards are designed to remind staff to follow aspiration precautions. Card #1: Complete oral care before serving a meal. #2: Complete oral care after meals. #3: Put dentures in before a meal. #4: Assist with oral care before bed.https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/oral-care-sta
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