Speech Scope: A Medbridge Podcast

Speech Scope Episode 9: What Should SLPs Know About Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment?


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Join host Sarah Baar as she welcomes Dr. Patricia (Trish) Geels, an expert clinician and researcher in the area of cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI). Trish and Sarah delve into this emerging area in speech-language pathology, breaking down how SLPs like you can support oncology patients facing cognitive-communication challenges. Together, we explore the prevalence of CRCI, common deficits, patient-reported outcome measures, and treatment strategies for improving social participation and quality of life. Don’t miss this conversation filled with actionable insights on integrating CRCI care into your practice.


Learning Objectives

  • Interpret the evidence around the impact of cancer-related cognitive impairment
  • Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address social participation challenges as a result of cancer-related cognitive impairment
  • Solve patient case scenarios involving cancer-related cognitive impairment
  • Timestamps

    • (00:00:00) Welcome
    • (00:00:40) Introduction to guest
    • (00:04:38) Understanding CRCI
    • (00:12:43) Research insights on CRCI
    • (00:20:22) Clinical implications for SLPs
    • (00:30:25) Assessment and treatment strategies
    • (00:36:58) Case study and practical applications
    • (00:41:53) Final takeaways and words of inspiration
    • Resources Mentioned in Episode

      • Cognitive-Communication Checklist for Acquired Brain Injury (CCCABI)
      • FACT-Cog
      • Neuro-QOL
      • Meaningful Goals Just Got Easier: Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (Recorded Webinar)
      • Speech Scope is brought to you by Medbridge. If you’d like to earn continuing education credit for listening to this episode and access bonus takeaway handouts, log in to your Medbridge account and navigate to the course where you’ll find accreditation details. If applicable, complete the post-course assessment and survey to be eligible for credit. The takeaway handout on Medbridge gives you the key points mentioned in this episode, along with additional resources you can implement into your practice right away.

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