Scope of Practice
Interdisciplinary
Team Communication
Terminology
100

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))

100

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

100

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.

100

What does the abbreviation UE stand for?

Upper extremity

200

What provider typically implements AAC?


- SLPs

200

You share a client with another provider, how can you make sure you're on the same-page?

Communicate

Share goals, etc.

200

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.

200

What does the abbreviation AAC mean?

Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC)

300

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

300

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.

300

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. 

300

ROM stands for

Range of Motion

400

True or False:OTs can treat cognitive linguistic skills

True

400

T or F: You will always agree with another provider?

False- It's how you address the disagreement that matters

400

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:

  1. Names
  2. Geographic data (street address, city, county, and zip code)
  3. Dates (except year) directly related to an individual (e.g., birth date, admission date)
  4. Phone numbers
  5. Email addresses
  6. Social Security numbers
  7. Medical record numbers
400

Provide 2 areas/processes of executive function.

  1. Working Memory
  2. Cognitive Flexibility
  3. Inhibitory Control 
  4. Planning and Organization
  5. Problem-Solving
  6. Self-Monitoring
  7. Emotional Regulation
  8. Initiation
  9. Time Management
  10. Goal-Directed Persistence
500

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 )

500

Name at least 1 benefit and 1 challenge of implementing an interdisciplinary framework within clinical training programs?

Examples: 

  • Benefits:

    • Students learn to work effectively in diverse teams, improving patient care.
    • Improved Communication and understanding among future healthcare professionals.
    • Increased Job Satisfaction- Team
  • Challenges:

    • Scheduling Conflicts: Coordinating schedules for students from different disciplines can be difficult.
    • Resistance to Change: Some supervisors and students may be resistant to adopting new collaborative approaches.
    • Assessment Difficulties- Timing
    • Knowing your role and when to jump in
500

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. 

500

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.