Supporting Feeding in Patients with Impaired Cognition

Name: Supporting Feeding in Patients with Impaired Cognition
Price: 129.00 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 5 (3618 reviews)

Course: #10301Level: Introductory 1 Hour 3618 Reviews

Patients who are losing weight or demonstrating behaviors that decrease oral intake are at high risk for adverse events, especially in the geriatric population. The impact of impaired cognition on feeding, and strategies to assess and treat patients who are struggling at mealtimes, are described in this course.

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Course Type: Video

CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Introductory, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0

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Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to identify common impacts that impaired cognition can have on mealtimes and feeding.
After this course, participants will be able to describe successful assessment strategies to evaluate feeding impacts for patients with impaired cognition.
After this course, participants will be able to list intervention ideas for common feeding situations in geriatric patients.

Course created on September 27, 2022

Agenda

0-5 Minutes	Introduction
5-15 Minutes	Background - how impaired cognition can affect mealtimes
15-30 Minutes	Assessment of cognition and its impact on feeding
30-55 Minutes	Treatment strategies for feeding issues in geriatric patients
55-60 Minutes	Summary, Q&A

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Presented By

Amanda Stead
PhD CCC-SLP

Amanda Stead, PhD, CCC-SLP, CHSE is an Associate Professor at Pacific University. She teaches courses in Communication and Aging, Aphasia, Progressive Neurological Disorders, End-of-Life Care, and Counseling. Her research is in the area of evidenced-based education, simulation, end-of-life care, and professional issues.

Presenter Disclosure: Financial: Amanda Stead was paid an honorarium for this presentation. Nonfinancial: No relevant relationships to disclose.

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