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Dysphagia and Multiple Sclerosis

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Dysphagia can sneak up on people with multiple sclerosis. How do we quantify and monitor this over time so that it doesn’t get the best of the situation? This handout is designed for patients confronting multiple sclerosis and contains the DYMUS questionnaire as well as information regarding what to expect regarding dysphagia and MS over time.
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Spinal Pathology Questionnaire

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Serious spinal pathology is rare but can have devastating consequences if not recognized and referred for appropriate treatment. This cue sheet is designed for people with back pain to fill out prior to their therapy evaluation so that the therapist can then review it and follow-up on any checked items. It provides some questions that can (in rare instances) point toward serious underlying pathology. 
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Cranial Nerve Screening

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides a review of cranial nerves, their primary functions, red flags, or warning signs that you might observe, and quick screens to rule out cranial nerve involvement. If any concerns are noted during screening, a more comprehensive cranial nerve evaluation is warranted.
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Communication Precautions Form

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This form is designed for therapists to share communication precautions to nursing, physician, therapy, and kitchen staff.
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Cognitive Screener

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This screener provides you with information regarding the discrepancy between what family members are seeing and what patients are seeing as related to recent changes in cognition. Includes one form for the patient to fill out and one form for family/friends/caregivers to fill out. The document contains definitions for clinical terms for reports as well as tips on how to use the screener within the context of a rehabilitation setting. 
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Cognitive Impairment Care Staff Communication Form

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Therapists can fill out this form in under two minutes and share with physician, nursing, social services, psychological, and therapy staff to ensure adequate understanding of individual cognitive impairments. The form includes quick scoring boxes for the MOCA, MMSE, SLUMS, and a blank area for other test results. It includes quick checkboxes to identify memory, orientation, and problem solving/sequencing abilities. It also contains room for individualized care notes.
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Consistency Testing Methods for IDDSI Levels

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.
The IDDSI website provides a lot of helpful information for standardizing the testing of consistencies for solids and liquids; however, it can be overwhelming to locate all of the information needed for a full understanding. This resource provides all of the information required to understand each type of test, which test is appropriate for each level, and what the test should reveal in one easy-to-read chart. This can be used by dietary, nursing staff, speech-language pathologists, or other staff members or caregivers to determine if a person is being provided the correct recommended consistency.
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