Speech Scope: A MedBridge Podcast

Speech Scope: A MedBridge Podcast

Speech Scope is a MedBridge podcast breaking down challenging clinical questions faced by medical speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Our goal is to equip SLPs with a deeper understanding of these topics, along with practical takeaways. To receive continuing education credit (CEUs) for each episode and access bonus resources, search for each episode on MedBridge.com and then complete the accompanying quiz. Combining powerful digital patient care tools with the highest quality education, MedBridge is committed to making healthcare better by empowering providers. Learn more at medbridge.com.

Episodes

  1. OCT 15

    Speech Scope Episode 8: Working Memory: How Can I Address This in a Meaningful Way?

    Lauren Schwabish, MS, CCC-SLP, joins Sarah Baar to discuss working memory in brain injury treatment. With more than 24 years of experience, Lauren shares key insights from research and practical strategies for clinicians. Learn how to make working memory treatment more meaningful and effective in everyday practice. Learning Objectives Interpret the evidence around treatment of working memory deficits Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address meaningful working memory treatment Solve patient case scenarios involving treatment of working memory in life contexts Timestamps (00:00:00) Welcome (00:00:43) Introduction to Guest (00:04:30) Why This Clinical Question? (00:10:07) What’s the Evidence and Application? (00:36:49) Three Actionable Takeaways (00:40:49) Case Scenario (00:47:02) Final Words of Wisdom 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. To hear more episodes of Speech Scope, visit ⁠https://www.medbridge.com/speech-scope⁠ If you’d like to subscribe to Medbridge, visit ⁠https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/

    50 min
  2. SEP 13

    Speech Scope Episode 7: What Is an SLP’s Role Related to Home Programs for People With Aphasia?

    Sarah E. Wallace, a recognized expert in aphasia treatment, joins host Sarah Baar to delve into the complexities of designing aphasia-friendly home programs. Together, they discuss how clinicians can implement the latest research into practical, patient-centered strategies. In this episode, you'll discover actionable insights on modifying written materials to support individuals with aphasia and learn the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in creating effective home programs. Learning Objectives Interpret the evidence around aphasia-friendly strategies Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address making home programs that are aphasia-friendly Solve patient case scenarios involving aphasia-friendly home programs Timestamps (00:00:00) Welcome (00:01:01) Introduction to guest (00:04:25) Why this clinical question? (00:08:48) What’s the evidence and application? (00:18:59) Translating research to the clinic (00:28:50) Home programs for people with aphasia (00:36:08) Interdisciplinary collaboration (00:38:45) Three actionable takeaways (00:40:19) Case example 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. To hear more episodes of Speech Scope, visit https://www.medbridge.com/speech-scope If you’d like to subscribe to MedBridge, visit https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/

    49 min
  3. AUG 15

    Speech Scope Episode 6: Is There Reason to Hope With PPA?

    In this episode, Sarah Baar will be joined by Lisa Wauters, an expert in primary progressive aphasia (PPA) research and treatment and the first author on a recent systematic review on treatment for PPA. Discover Lisa’s journey into working with PPA, and gain insights into effective treatment approaches. Get ready to delve into the most up-to-date research on PPA for actionable takeaways you can implement right away in your practice. Timestamps (00:00:00) Welcome (00:01:03) Introduction to guest (00:02:34) The primary progressive aphasia (PPA) population (00:06:35) Treatments for PPA (00:12:19) Why this clinical question? (00:15:04) PPA research and evidence (00:16:56) What’s the evidence and application? (00:29:25) Hope for the PPA population (00:35:29) Clinical steps (00:41:03) Three main takeaways (00:42:35) Case example (00:46:16) Final thoughts Learning Objectives Interpret the evidence around primary progressive aphasia treatment Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address clinical assessment and treatment choices with the primary progressive aphasia population Solve patient case scenarios involving primary progressive aphasia 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. To hear more episodes of Speech Scope, visit https://www.medbridge.com/speech-scope If you’d like to subscribe to MedBridge, visit https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/

    49 min
  4. JUL 15

    Speech Scope Episode 5: How Can SLPs Think More Broadly About Decisions in Dysphagia Management?

    Join us as Tim Stockdale, a leading voice in dysphagia management and critical thinking, sits down with Sarah Baar to discuss how expanding your clinical perspectives and asking “why” can elevate your patient care. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to deepen your understanding and broaden your clinical reasoning when it comes to dysphagia management. Interpret factors among patients with dysphagia that contribute to negative impact on health and quality of life Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address critical thinking in dysphagia management Solve patient case scenarios involving dysphagia management to promote holistic outcomes Timestamps (00:00:00) Welcome (00:00:30) Introduction to guest (00:02:14) Introduction to dysphagia management and decision-making (00:06:14) The importance of asking “why” in dysphagia care (00:13:43) Clinical application: Assessment, goals, and interventions (00:30:54) Actionable takeaways (00:42:19) The mindset of progress and continuous improvement 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. To hear more episodes of Speech Scope, visit https://www.medbridge.com/speech-scope If you’d like to subscribe to MedBridge, visit https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/

    47 min
  5. JUN 14

    Speech Scope Episode 4: My Aging Client Loses Their Train of Thought in Conversation—What Can I Do?

    Join Alyssa Lanzi, a seasoned clinical researcher, as she talks with Sarah Baar about tackling the sticky situation of word-finding challenges in older adults with and without a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. In this insightful conversation about aging, they explore strategies for organizing thoughts around vague client language complaints and gain valuable insights into assessment and treatment for mild neurocognitive disorders. Learning Objectives Interpret the evidence around language changes that are not a normal part of aging Develop assessment and treatment choices that assist the SLP in speech therapy for vague word-finding complaints Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address word-finding challenges in clients without a primary language disorder diagnosis Timestamps (00:00:00) Welcome (00:00:41) Introduction to guest (00:06:31) Why this clinical question? (00:31:32) What’s the evidence and application? (00:44:31) Three main takeaways 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. To hear more episodes of Speech Scope, visit https://www.medbridge.com/speech-scope If you’d like to subscribe to MedBridge, visit https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/

    49 min
  6. MAY 15

    Speech Scope Episode 3: INCOG 2.0: How to Manage Cognitive Communication and Social Cognition

    Penny Welch-West, medical SLP, change maker, and committee member on the recently published INCOG 2.0 Guidelines for Cognitive Rehabilitation Following Traumatic Brain Injury, journeys with Sarah Baar into all things intervention for moderate to severe TBI. They recount meeting at the ASHA convention and highlight key ways to translate research into your practice, including performing vision and hearing screenings, best practices for cognitive communication and social cognition for patients with TBI, and providing training and education for their communication partners. Learning Objectives Interpret the evidence around the INCOG 2.0 guidelines for cognitive-communication and social cognition disorders Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address what cognitive-communication and social cognition therapy includes for those with TBI Solve patient case scenarios involving assessment and treatment of cognitive-communication and social cognition disorders Timestamps (00:00:00) Welcome (0:01:05) Introduction to guest (00:04:30) Key term definitions (00:06:20) Introduction to INCOG 2.0 guidelines (00:16:52) Highlights of INCOG 2.0 Part IV (cognitive communication and social cognition) (00:23:45) What’s the evidence and application? (00:39:31) Case example (00:53:33) Final thoughts Resources mentioned in this episode INCOG 2.0 Guidelines for Cognitive Rehabilitation Following Traumatic Brain Injury, Part IV: Cognitive-Communication and Social Cognition Disorders Communication Partner Training: interact-ABI-lity Cultural Competence Check-in: Culturally Responsive Practice Self-Reflection: Gender Inclusivity Cultural Competence Check-in: Policies and Procedures 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. To hear more episodes of Speech Scope, visit https://www.medbridge.com/speech-scope If you’d like to subscribe to MedBridge, visit https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/

    59 min
  7. APR 15

    Speech Scope Episode 2: Severe Global Aphasia: Where Do I Start?

    Treasyri Williams Wood, an expert on and leader in the treatment of aphasia, unpacks severe global aphasia. Dr. Williams Wood emphasizes to Sarah Baar the importance of “ruthlessly prioritized” communication goals, the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and the need for intensive, repetitive, and meaningful practice. She also highlights comprehensive support and training for caregivers as a necessity. Learning Objectives Interpret the evidence around assessment and treatment of global aphasia Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address what individualized therapy looks like for those with global aphasia Solve patient case scenarios involving goal and treatment areas of global aphasia in real clinical settings Timestamps (00:00:00) Welcome (00:01:11) Introduction to guest (00:06:01) Overview of global aphasia (00:10:39) Assessment for global aphasia (00:21:13) Interventions for global aphasia (00:36:33) Case scenarios (00:44:01) Actionable takeaways 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. To hear more episodes of Speech Scope, visit https://www.medbridge.com/speech-scope If you’d like to subscribe to MedBridge, visit https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/

    47 min
  8. APR 11

    Speech Scope Episode 1: Is the Clock Drawing Test Still Relevant? Then What?

    Samantha McDaniel, an expert on and collector of the clock drawing test, reveals to Sarah Baar why she remains intrigued by the test while cautioning against its use with younger adults. Learning Objectives Interpret the evidence around use of the clock drawing test in SLP clinical practice Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address use of the clock drawing test in SLP clinical practice Solve patient case scenarios involving use of the clock drawing test Timestamps (00:00:00) Welcome (00:00:41) Introduction to guest (00:10:02) Research findings (00:19:45) Translating research into clinical practice (00:25:09) The future of the clock drawing test (00:28:43) Actionable takeaways (00:30:33) Real-world case scenarios (00:37:16) Next steps in research 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. To hear more episodes of Speech Scope, visit https://www.medbridge.com/speech-scope If you’d like to subscribe to MedBridge, visit https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/

    44 min

Ratings & Reviews

4.9
out of 5
11 Ratings

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Speech Scope is a MedBridge podcast breaking down challenging clinical questions faced by medical speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Our goal is to equip SLPs with a deeper understanding of these topics, along with practical takeaways. To receive continuing education credit (CEUs) for each episode and access bonus resources, search for each episode on MedBridge.com and then complete the accompanying quiz. Combining powerful digital patient care tools with the highest quality education, MedBridge is committed to making healthcare better by empowering providers. Learn more at medbridge.com.

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