What Should SLPs Know About Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment?
Presented by Sarah Baar and Patricia Geels
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Speech Scope Episode 9: What Should SLPs Know About Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment?
Join host Sarah Baar as she welcomes Dr. Patricia (Trish) Geels, an expert clinician and researcher in the area of cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI). Trish and Sarah delve into this emerging area in speech-language pathology, breaking down how SLPs like you can support oncology patients facing cognitive-communication challenges. Together, we explore the prevalence of CRCI, common deficits, patient-reported outcome measures, and treatment strategies for improving social participation and quality of life. Don’t miss this conversation filled with actionable insights on integrating CRCI care into your practice.
Learning Objectives
- Interpret the evidence around the impact of cancer-related cognitive impairment
- Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address social participation challenges as a result of cancer-related cognitive impairment
- Solve patient case scenarios involving cancer-related cognitive impairment
Meet your instructors
Sarah Baar
Sarah is a speech-language pathologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has had the opportunity to work in many settings across the continuum, including acute care, acute rehab, home and community, and outpatient therapy, and has been involved in various leadership projects. In 2016, she started the Honeycomb Speech Therapy…
Patricia Geels
Patricia Geels, PhD, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist and an assistant professor at Indiana University South Bend. She holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Ball State University and completed a PhD in interdisciplinary health sciences in 2023. Her research is informed by her 10+ years in clinical…
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