292 – How We Practice and What We Consider: A Discussion on Clinical Experience and Evidence with Gavin Levy

Swallow Your Pride Podcast

Theresa Richard, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Education, Health & Fitness, Business, Careers, Medicine

4.8 • 899 Ratings

🗓️ 25 August 2023

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Summary

Exploring diet consistencies (including the great bread debate)...

Identifying barriers of modified barium swallow studies (and what to do about them)...

Encountering tough pills to swallow (literally)…

☝️ These are just three of the topics Theresa Richard and Gavin Levy discuss in the most recent episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast!

Together, Theresa and Gavin look at evidence-based practices for medical SLPs while sharing their personal experiences on the job. Through this discussion, key takeaways focus on involving SLPs in dietary conversations, clinical documentation verbiage that reflects dietary needs when designing menus, and collaborating with caregivers, dieticians, and other medical professionals to further gain knowledge and improve patient outcomes.

Timestamps:

Implementations of Soft and Bite Size Diets: The Role of SLPs (05:44 - 10:58)
Where Does Bread Fit in Alterations Diets? (10:59 - 16:15)
Exploring the Benefits of Modified Diets for Patients on Altered Diets (16:15 - 21:25)
Risks and Benefits of Video Fluoroscopy for Swallowing Studies (21:25 - 26:29)
Advocating for Better Communication in Swallow Studies: Involving a Multidisciplinary Team (26:29 - 31:22)
Team-Based Recommendations for Patient Care (31:23 - 36:06)
The Role of Environment in Swallowing and Testing Outcomes (36:06 - 40:53)
A Conversation on Safety,Staff Shortages, and Modifying Diets for Skilled Nursing Facilities (40:54 - 45:42)
The Role of Speech Therapists in Medication Administration and Swallowing Studies (45:42 - 50:39)
The Impact of Aspiration on Decision Making (50:40 - 55:35)
Embracing Change and Connecting Research in Speech Therapy (55:35 - 01:00:34)
Exploring Physical Therapy, Coordination of Respiration and Swallowing, and Dementia (01:00:34 - 01:03:22)

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0:00.0	On this episode of this All Your Pride podcast, we have Gavin Levy. He is back for his third appearance on the show.
0:07.0	We had him on a few months ago where we did two parts.
0:10.0	And he was just so enjoyable to talk to a great conversation and he still had more to say and more questions to ask me.
0:16.9	And people seem to love his episode. So we brought him back on. So, Gavin's worked in primarily skilled nursing settings.
0:23.7	He's a fifth year SLP.
0:25.3	He is more and more passionate each day about what he does.
0:28.1	He believes he's in the early stages of his SLP journey
0:31.2	and has a strong sense of determination and belief that many things are possible
0:34.4	through hard work, continued growth of knowledge, and an inquisitive nature.
0:38.4	So we took a little break because he was away in England for a few months, but he's back to record part three of this episode so I hope you all enjoy the
0:46.9	conversation between Gavin and I. Welcome to the Swallier Pride Podcast. I'm your host, Trisa Richard. I'm a board
0:59.8	certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing the Swallowing Disorders and founder of the Med SLP collective and
1:05.1	med SLP education.
1:07.1	This podcast is dedicated to delivering the latest evidence-based practice to medical
1:11.0	SLPs everywhere while also recognizing that medical SLPs
1:14.8	everywhere are doing the best with what they've got. Whether you are a new clinician
1:18.7	seeking tangible tools for therapy or a seasoned vet stuck in a rut, my goal is simple to help you advance your practice without feeling
1:26.1	overwhelmed or underappreciated. This means that together will build confidence, broaden your
1:30.9	knowledge, and re-ignite your passion for our field.
1:34.0	So if you're listening, I encourage you to swallow your pride and be open to new ideas,
1:38.0	because at the end of the day, you and your patients deserve that kind of support.
1:42.0	With that, let's dive in. you and your patients deserve that kind of support.
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