330 – Makeup Lessons, TEP Clinics, Self-Dilation Programs, and More: Innovative Services for the Head and Neck Cancer Population

Swallow Your Pride Podcast

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

Education, Health & Fitness, Business, Careers, Medicine

4.8 • 899 Ratings

🗓️ 27 May 2024

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

If you want to serve the head and neck cancer population or HOPE to one day…you do NOT want to miss this episode!

Jennifer Larssen, an SLP at the University of South Florida, shares her experiences in developing innovative programs for head and neck surgery patients. She shares innovative programs and tools like…

✅A groundbreaking laryngeal speaking device for those who struggle with the traditional electrolarynx.
✅A self-dilation program for patients with laryngectomy and/or radiation to the neck.
✅A TEP clinic.
✅Support groups - include one for women who have undergone a laryngectomy.
✅Social events (like a trip to Busch Gardens and makeup lessons post-surgery and/or radiation)

Prepare to feel inspired!

Download the show notes: https://syppodcast.com/330

TIMESTAMPS:

Introduction (00:00:00)
Program Development at USF (00:00:42)
Tracheoesophageal Prostheses and TEP Clinics (00:02:51)
Larynx Demo Days (00:03:09)
Competencies in TEP Changes (00:04:28)
Self-Dilation Program (00:06:13)
Advocating to Administration (00:07:56)
Head and Neck Cancer Community Group (00:09:26)
Funding and Resources (00:12:21)
Women's Retreat (00:13:06)
Clinical Pathway and Rehabilitation (00:16:38)
Feeding Tube Removal (00:19:32)
Collaboration with Dietitian (00:20:11)
Patient Observation (00:20:54)
Transitional Care Program (00:21:44)
Fluoro MS Suite (00:23:33)
Becoming an X-Ray Tech (00:25:09)
Supportive Team at USF (00:28:11)
Human Element in Healthcare (00:30:43)

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0:00.0	On this episode of this while your Pride podcast we have Jennifer Larson. She's an
0:04.3	SLP at the University of South Florida Department of Head and Neck Surgery.
0:08.0	She has a specialty focus in dysphasia management for patients with head and neck
0:12.0	cancer collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and community outreach.
0:17.0	She's passionate about helping patients improve quality of life after the completion of head and neck cancer treatment. Welcome to the Swaleo Pride Podcast. I'm your host Teresa Richard. I'm a board
0:38.0	certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders and founder of the
0:41.9	MetacalP collective and Medi SLP education.
0:45.3	This podcast is dedicated to delivering the latest evidence-based practice to medical
0:49.2	SLPs everywhere, while also recognizing that medical SLPs everywhere are doing the best with what they've got.
0:55.3	Whether you are a new clinician seeking tangible tools for therapy or a seasoned vet stuck in a rut,
1:00.9	my goal is simple to help you advance your practice without feeling
1:04.3	overwhelmed or underappreciated. This means that together will build confidence, broaden
1:09.0	your knowledge, and re-ignite your passion for our field. So if you're listening, I encourage you to swallow your pride
1:15.0	and be open to new ideas, because at the end of the day,
1:18.1	you and your patients deserve that kind of support.
1:20.8	Just a quick disclaimer that all statements and opinions expressed in this
1:24.0	episode do not reflect on the organizations associated with the speakers and
1:28.1	are their own opinions solely. With that's
1:35.0	let's dive in. All right, good afternoon, Jen.
1:34.0	Hey!
1:36.0	Thank you so much for joining me. I'm so excited to have you on today.
1:39.0	Right, I'm really excited too.
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