Scope of Practice
What is the role of an Occupational Therapist (OT) in stroke recovery?
Helps with daily activities like self-feeding, transfers, brushing teeth (i.e., Activities of Daily Living (ADL))
Interdisciplinary means the exact same thing as multidisciplinary
False: Multidisciplinary= different disciplines work independently on a common problem or question
Interdisciplinary =involves the linking or combination of two or more fields/providers to create a group approach
T or F: A pre-brief is where you review how the client did that day, areas that went well and/or possible changes for future sessions.
False:
A pre-brief is a quick meeting before our session where we set specific goals, discuss what we aim to achieve, and clarify our roles. This helps us stay focused, work effectively together, and ensures we are all aligned on our objectives.
What does the abbreviation UE stand for?
Upper extremity
What provider typically implements AAC?
- SLPs
You share a client with another provider, how can you make sure you're on the same-page?
Communicate
Share goals, etc.
What should be reviewed in a debrief to improve future sessions?
Examples:
Review what went well
identify areas that may need changes
plan the next steps to enhance the effectiveness of future sessions.
What does the abbreviation AAC mean?
Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC)
OTs and SLPs can both working on feeding/ swallowing. However, what is OTs focus vs. SLPs focus on feeding/swallowing?
OTs- Self-feeding, ADL based
SLPs- safety, recommending the least restrictive diet
OTs/SLPs= behavioral feeding
How do OT and SLP collaborate to create a supportive work setup for a client with a brain injury?
Create a work setup that supports both physical and cognitive needs.
True or false: It's okay to talk about a client in an open space such as the waiting room, but you should never talk about another provider in an open space.
False: Do not speak in public places about a client, specifically medical or sensitive information. Also, maintaining respect to your colleagues is essential- you also do not speak about another provider in an open area such as the waiting room.
ROM stands for
Range of Motion
True or False:OTs can treat cognitive linguistic skills
True
T or F: You will always agree with another provider?
False- It's how you address the disagreement that matters
True or False: It's okay to use a media application such as GroupMe to communicate about your client.
True: HOWEVER, there can be no identifiers. This may include:
Provide 2 areas/processes of executive function.
What is one role of a speech pathologist in the treatment of traumatic brain injury?
Helping patients regain and improve their communication skills (e.g., receptive language, expressive language, speech, cognitive linguistic )
Name at least 1 benefit and 1 challenge of implementing an interdisciplinary framework within clinical training programs?
Examples:
Benefits:
Challenges:
True or false: Since you're learning it's okay if you make a mistake in your communication with another provider.
True: As long as it's not a HIPAA violation :) Practice makes perfect, but being respectful is always important.
What is a bolus, and in which area of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) is the term commonly used?
A bolus is a rounded mass of food or liquid that is prepared by the mouth for swallowing. The term is commonly used in the area of dysphagia management.