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

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