Podcast: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Skin and Wound Management
Effective prevention and management of wounds requires the skills of every rehabilitation team member to provide holistic and comprehensive care. This podcast discusses the role of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology professionals and their contribution to skin and wound management. Listeners will learn to identify factors that increase a person’s risk of developing a wound and both intrinsic and extrinsic factors that impact healing. Best practices in interdisciplinary communication and coordination of care are discussed.
Effective prevention and management of wounds requires the skills of every rehabilitation team member to provide holistic and comprehensive care. This podcast discusses the role of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology professionals and their contribution to skin and wound management. Listeners will learn to identify factors that increase a person’s risk of developing a wound and both intrinsic and extrinsic factors that impact healing. Best practices in interdisciplinary communication and coordination of care are discussed.
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Alabama State Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Relias LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# APP#0000006841. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at 0.10 CEUs, Intermediate, OT Service Delivery Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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Intermediate Level
0.05 ASHA CEUs
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Arizona Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours.
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours.
Kansas Health Department of Aging and Disability Services (Speech)
Approved for 0.5000 continuing education clock hours for Kansas Speech Pathologists and Audiologists by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-S1057. This activity is approved for 0.5000 contact hours.
Louisiana State Board Medical Examiners- Occupational Therapy
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Oklahoma Board Of Medical Licensure And Supervision - Occupational Therapy
Oklahoma Board Of Medical Licensure And Supervision - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours.
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
South Carolina Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Select factors that increase the risk of skin breakdown and interfere with healing.
Determine the roles and responsibilities rehabilitation professionals have in wound prevention and healing.
Outline:
Introduction
Takeaways From Today’s Discussion (1:52)
Why the Skin Is Important (3:09)
Effects of Aging on the Skin (4:59)
What Puts Older Adults’ Skin at Risk? (6:45)
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors That Impact Healing (10:11)
The Role of Rehab Therapists: Overview (15:30)
Role of Speech-Language Pathology (17:49)
Role of Occupational Therapy (19:48)
Role of Physical Therapy (23:11)
Importance of Sleep Hygiene (25:36)
How to Identify At-Risk Patients (28:01)
Interdisciplinary Team Wound Management (33:46)
Impact of COVID on Therapists’ Role (39:07)
Interdisciplinary Team Communication (41:46)
Clinical Examples (43:49)
Conclusion (49:17)
Subject Matter Expert: Patricia Larkin-Upton, PT, DPT, MS, CWS, CEEAA, CCI.
Writer: Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPTDr. Larkin-Upton graduated with her Master's Degree in Science and Physical Therapy in 1989 from Springfield College and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy with Distinction from Arcadia University in 2012. Her doctoral thesis was Limb Salvage in Medically Compromised Patients Using Short Wave Diathermy: A Case Report. She is a board-certified wound specialist through ABWM and currently works for Powerback Rehabilitation Services as a corporate Clinical Director, supporting the company nationally with clinical and regulatory practices, including skin and wound management. She has developed and presented many courses nationally on skin and wounds. Dr. Larkin-Upton is a member of multiple Physical Therapy and wound management organizations including APTA, APTA-NH as treasurer, Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology and Wound Management, the APTA Wound Management-SIG as vice chair, the American Board of Wound Management, and the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care. She has been a member of APTA and the WMSIG since 1996. Dr. Larkin-Upton has a passion for healing the whole person in wound management and is cognizant of the importance of the interdisciplinary team model.
Wendy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in Biology, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Florida A&M University. She has more than 25 years of experience working as a Physical Therapist in multiple care settings, including acute care, inpatient rehab, independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and outpatient orthopedics. Wendy has a strong manual therapy background and has completed additional training in McConnell taping, geriatric care, McKenzie MDT, Maitland Mobilizations for the joints and spine. She is most passionate about using her manual skills to improve mobility and reduce pain in individuals of all ages. As a Lead Physical Therapy writer for Relias, Wendy enjoys being able to combine her clinical knowledge with her interest in research and staying up-to-date with changes and advances in the field of rehabilitation.
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Speech and Language Pathologists; Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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