Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
ForwardAcquired Brain Injury - Case Study Highlighting a Transdisciplinary Rehabilitation Model
Overview
| Registration |
|---|
Two attendance options:
|
Purpose
Acquired brain injury (ABI) refers to any brain damage that occurs after birth. ABI can impact any area of the brain. It may arise suddenly due to a specific incident such as trauma or a stroke, or it can develop over an extended time due to chronic conditions like drug abuse or neurodegenerative disease. Symptomology varies drastically depending on the location and severity of the injury, and loss of function may include physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and social difficulties. No two patients with ABI are the same. A complex network of communication between the patient, their family/caregiver(s), and many healthcare professionals is essential to improve survival rates and provide the best possible outcomes for these individuals. This session will discuss the differences between a transdisciplinary care team and more common models of interdisciplinary care to demonstrate how healthcare providers can improve functioning and enhance the quality and quantity of their interactions in the setting of ABI.
Target Audience
DMU faculty, staff, students, residents, and the medical community.
Objectives
- Describe three fundamental differences between transdisciplinary team functioning and more traditional multi and interdisciplinary care models.
- Discuss three ways in which traditional medical interventions/recommendations can be altered to enhance functioning in the home environment.
- Identify three techniques medical providers can use to enhance the quality and quantity of their interactions with individuals who have neurogenic cognitive/communication disorders.
Location
IMPORTANT! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DMU is closed to external visitors. Only individuals with an active DMU badge may attend on-site.
Speaker(s)
Speakers
 Dave Anders, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIST, Clinical Director, On With Life - Dave is an Iowa licensed speech language pathologist who has been practicing in the field of brain injury rehabilitation for 22 years. He has been a certified brain injury specialist since 2004 and a certified brain injury specialist trainer since 2012. Dave is a member of Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa’s Board of Directors and has presented both regionally and nationally on a wide range of topics related to acquired brain injury. |
 Megan Ihrke, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIST, Speech Language Pathologist, On With Life - Megan is a speech-language pathologist who has been practicing in the area of neurological rehabilitation with adolescent and adult populations for the last 11 years, all of which have been served at On With Life. She completed her bachelors and masters in speech-language pathology at the University of Iowa. Megan serves as a Clinical Team Lead at On With Life in Ankeny. She is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer and also maintains MANDT certification. Megan provides assessment and treatment in the areas of neurogenic swallowing, speech production, expressive and receptive language, and cognitive-linguistic skills in a transdisciplinary approach providing individual, co-treatment, and group therapy for individuals who are survivors of acquired brain injury. |
 Gail McGaughy, PT, C/NDT, CLT, CBIS, Physical Therapist, On With Life - Gail has been a Physical Therapist for 22 years with emphasis and specialty in neurological disorders. Gail worked in Inpatient Rehab for 15 years and Outpatient Neuro Rehab at On With Life since 2012. As a certified LSVT BIG provider, member of the Parkinson’s Committee at On With Life and board member for the Iowa Chapter of APDA, Gail has a keen interest in the treatment and wellbeing of Parkinson’s patients through the lifespan from early diagnosis to end stage Parkinson’s. Gail and staff have committed their time, energy, and efforts to be the provider of choice for persons with PD and their care-partners. Gail is also certified in Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT), Lymphedema Treatment (CLT) and Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS). Gail has also provided various lectures and CEU opportunities in NDT for Adult Hemiplegia in IA, IL and WI. |
 Shawna Swain, PA-C, CBIS, Physician Assistant, On With Life - Shawna is a licensed physician assistant. She received her undergraduate degree from Iowa State University in Health and Human Performance. After spending some time as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation, she attended University of Iowa Master’s of Physician Assistant Program. She spent nine years working in orthopedic surgery and after experiencing brain injury and rehabilitation first hand, decided to joint On With Life’s program earlier this year. |
CE Credits
Accreditation Statements
MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.- DO: Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this program for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-B credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
- DPM: Des Moines University (DMU) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. DMU has approved this activity for a maximum of 1.0 continuing education contact hours.
- Nurse: Des Moines University is Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #112. This live activity has been reviewed and approved for 1.0 continuing education contact hour(s). No partial credit awarded.
- Other healthcare providers: This live activity is designated for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Educational Grants
No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
DISCLOSURE
The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals or medical procedures and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Determination of educational content and the selection of speakers is the responsibility of the activity director.
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
- Dave Anders, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIST - Speaker
- Megan Ihrke, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIST - Speaker
- Gail McGaughy, PT, C/NDT, CLT, CBIS - Speaker
- Shawna Swain, PA-C, CBIS - Speaker
DISCLAIMER
The information provided at this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The content of each presentation does not necessarily reflect the views of Des Moines University.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 1.00 AOA Category 1B
- 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
- 1.00 CPME
- 1.00 IBON
Register/Take course
Price
Two attendance options:
- Des Moines University students, faculty, and staff - No registration is necessary to attend on-site or register through Zoom to attend on-line.
- All other interested individuals - Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DMU is closed to external visitors. Only individuals with an active DMU badge may attend on-site. Register through Zoom.