The Aging Patient with Dementia: Using an Interdisciplinary Team Approach: Summary 42 The Aging Patient with Dementia: Using an Interdisciplinary Team Approach 1 Contact Hour
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Author Amber Heape, ClinScD, CCC-SLP, FNAP, CDP, CMDCP
Amber Heape is a clinical educator for a large healthcare company, working with skilled nursing facilities in 4 states on documentation compliance, clinical education, and clinical program writing for PT, OT, and ST. She holds a Doctor of Clinical Science degree in speech-language pathology and a post-doctoral certificate in healthcare education. She has presented to audiences worldwide and across the United States, combining her passion for clinical education with helping persons with dementia. Dr. Heape is a Fellow of the National Academies of Practice, a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and a Montessori Dementia Care Professional. She has authored numerous clinical programs with interprofessional teams and serves as an adjunct professor for 2 universities.
LEARNING OUTCOMES • Identify the 3 models of disability and rehabilitation
• Recognize strategies for communication for patients with dementia
SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
1. Which of the following is a key benefit of using an interdisciplinary team approach when caring for patients with dementia? a. It requires less staff involvement b. It reduces the need for documentation c. It improves quality of life for patients d. It eliminates the need for family involvement 2. When communicating with a patient who has dementia, which of the following is a recommended strategy?
3. What is "excess disability" in dementia care? a. When a patient requires too much therapy b. When we provide too much care when patients could do tasks themselves c. When a patient has multiple medical conditions d. When therapy sessions are too long
a. Use long, detailed explanations b. Speak in a noisy environment c. Rush the patient to respond d. Use shorter sentences
ANSWERS: 1: c 2 : d 3 : b
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