Speech Uncensored: A Speech Pathology Podcast

Kelsey Day, M.S., CCC-SLP joins us to discuss the crucial elements of dysphagia documentation, from Clinical Swallow Evaluation (in part one) to instrumentation to treatment. Dysphagia documentation need not only reflect skilled service, but should also contribute new, valuable information to the medical team and guide future dysphagia care. Our documentation should demonstrate “whole picture” understanding of our patient’s goals, values, rehabilitation potential, personal risk factors for dysphagia-related complication, and more. Our discussion covers the importance of thorough documentation and provides several case studies.

Show notes available at : https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s3e20

Kelsey Day, M.S., CCC-SLP joins us to discuss the crucial elements of dysphagia documentation, from Clinical Swallow Evaluation (in part one) to instrumentation to treatment. Dysphagia documentation need not only reflect skilled service, but should also contribute new, valuable information to the medical team and guide future dysphagia care. Our documentation should demonstrate “whole picture” understanding of our patient’s goals, values, rehabilitation potential, personal risk factors for dysphagia-related complication, and more. Our discussion covers the importance of thorough documentation and provides several case studies.

Show notes available at : https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s3e20

Dr. Amanda Stead introduced us to issues related to end-of-life care for the SLP in episode 14 of season 3. Now, Dr. Stead and Leigh Ann are discussing the deep dive they will take with a two hour webinar on the complex nature of the SLP’s role in End of Life care. Dr. Stead is covering a myriad of ethical, clinical, and logistical challenges that can make it difficult to support patients near the end of their life. SLPs can play a role in caring for this population, but clear understandings of ethical principles, documentation, and roles is necessary. Show notes: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s3e19

Sign up for this CEU: https://courses.speechtherapypd.com/ets/store/item/?id=607e1e92-7e76-11ea-aa5a-8ee86bcf6d47

Dr. Amanda Stead introduced us to issues related to end-of-life care for the SLP in episode 14 of season 3. Now, Dr. Stead and Leigh Ann are discussing the deep dive they will take with a two hour webinar on the complex nature of the SLP’s role in End of Life care. Dr. Stead is covering a myriad of ethical, clinical, and logistical challenges that can make it difficult to support patients near the end of their life. SLPs can play a role in caring for this population, but clear understandings of ethical principles, documentation, and roles is necessary. Show notes: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s3e19

Sign up for this CEU: https://courses.speechtherapypd.com/ets/store/item/?id=607e1e92-7e76-11ea-aa5a-8ee86bcf6d47

Kelsey Day, MS, CCC-SLP joins us to discuss the crucial elements of dysphagia documentation, focusing on the Clinical Swallow Evaluation. Dysphagia documentation need not only reflect skilled service, but should also contribute new, valuable information to the medical team and guide future dysphagia care. Our documentation should demonstrate “whole picture” understanding of our patient’s goals, values, rehabilitation potential, personal risk factors for dysphagia-related complication, and more. Our discussion covers the importance of thorough documentation and provides a case study.

Show notes available at : https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s3e18

Kelsey Day, MS, CCC-SLP joins us to discuss the crucial elements of dysphagia documentation, focusing on the Clinical Swallow Evaluation. Dysphagia documentation need not only reflect skilled service, but should also contribute new, valuable information to the medical team and guide future dysphagia care. Our documentation should demonstrate “whole picture” understanding of our patient’s goals, values, rehabilitation potential, personal risk factors for dysphagia-related complication, and more. Our discussion covers the importance of thorough documentation and provides a case study.

Show notes available at : https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s3e18

Age-related voice changes (presbyphonia) are characterized by decreased loudness, increased hoarseness, and greater vocal effort. Patients with presbyphonia demonstrate different pathogenic profiles of laryngeal and respiratory deficits. Such deficits are thought to arise from negative changes to muscle structure and muscle strength or function in addition to the aging process. Phonation Resistance Training Exercises (PhoRTE) is a Level 1B voice therapy to treat presbyphonia (that is, published prospective, randomized, and controlled clinical trial). PhoRTE voice therapy is guided by principles of exercise physiology and requires patients to produce progressively higher vocal intensities during vocal tasks. By progressively overloading the phonatory system in PhoRTE, patients regain their vocal power with less vocal effort. Importantly, PhoRTE voice therapy places a strong emphasis on understanding the values of successful aging to promote communication, socialization, and vocation in our older adult population.

Show Notes: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s3e17

Age-related voice changes (presbyphonia) are characterized by decreased loudness, increased hoarseness, and greater vocal effort. Patients with presbyphonia demonstrate different pathogenic profiles of laryngeal and respiratory deficits. Such deficits are thought to arise from negative changes to muscle structure and muscle strength or function in addition to the aging process. Phonation Resistance Training Exercises (PhoRTE) is a Level 1B voice therapy to treat presbyphonia (that is, published prospective, randomized, and controlled clinical trial). PhoRTE voice therapy is guided by principles of exercise physiology and requires patients to produce progressively higher vocal intensities during vocal tasks. By progressively overloading the phonatory system in PhoRTE, patients regain their vocal power with less vocal effort. Importantly, PhoRTE voice therapy places a strong emphasis on understanding the values of successful aging to promote communication, socialization, and vocation in our older adult population.

Show Notes: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s3e17

Josh Reyes joins Leigh Ann on the COVID Conversations series. In response to the significant impact this public health crisis is having on our work, our lives, our education system, and our healthcare system, I’ve teamed up with my fellow SLPs to share insights into how the pandemic has changed their practice and what they’re doing to adapt. Today’s episode highlights the impact of COVID-19 as experienced by Josh, working in a SNF and a community hospital on the Southside of Chicago.

https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/covidconvojosh

Josh Reyes joins Leigh Ann on the COVID Conversations series. In response to the significant impact this public health crisis is having on our work, our lives, our education system, and our healthcare system, I’ve teamed up with my fellow SLPs to share insights into how the pandemic has changed their practice and what they’re doing to adapt. Today’s episode highlights the impact of COVID-19 as experienced by Josh, working in a SNF and a community hospital on the Southside of Chicago.

https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/covidconvojosh