Episode 52: Keys to Interprofessional Collaboration to Improve Dementia Care

Keys for SLPs

English - October 19, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
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Guest: Natalie F. Douglas, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Dr. Douglas describes research on a care partner training program to support people living with dementia. This conversational format explores a project that took place across one year in six long-term care communities with SLPs, CNAs, and people living with dementia. Tips on incorporating patient-centered goals into documentation are provided, along with ways to improve relationships between SLPs, CNAs, and other professionals. Finally, Natalie offers suggestions and presents case studies to help SLPs improve collaboration and patient outcomes.