Speech Pathology and Audiology Commons^™

Transition Of Care For The Young Adult With Cleft Palate: Stuck Between Goodbye To The Pediatric Team And Hello To Adult-Centered Care, Linda Vallino, Brenda Louw

ETSU Faculty Works

Participants will be able to:

• Describe the characteristics and needs of young adults with CLP.
• Discuss the model of transition of care for the young adult with CLP.
• Extrapolate strategies that teams could use to improve the care of young adults with CLP.

A New Perspective On The Outcomes Of Children With Cleft Lip And Palate: Application Of The Icf-Cy, Brenda Louw

ETSU Faculty Works

Learner Outcomes:

• Acknowledge the application value of the ICF to individuals with CLP.
• Integrate the ICF framework into the assessment of individuals with CLP.
• Formulate intervention goals that go beyond speech production skills to include functional communication outcomes in a variety of life situations.
• Include improvement and changes in communication participation in everyday functioning in assessment and progress reports.

Transition Of Care For The Young Adult With Cleft Palate: Stuck Between Goodbye To The Pediatric Team And Hello To Adult-Centered Care, Linda Vallino, Brenda Louw

Brenda Louw

Participants will be able to:

• Describe the characteristics and needs of young adults with CLP.
• Discuss the model of transition of care for the young adult with CLP.
• Extrapolate strategies that teams could use to improve the care of young adults with CLP.

Young Adults With Cleft Lip And Palate: Are They Receiving Team Services?, Sarah Widy, Andrea Bisceglia, Emily Bradley, Sanjana Kumari Vyda Srinivasa Kumar, Andrea Mcdowell, Amanda Murr, Blake Nowicki, Elisha Reed, Alexandria Staples, Brenda Louw

Brenda Louw

It is widely acknowledged that a team approach is preferred practice and contributes to optimizing the surgical, dental, speech and psychosocial outcomes for individuals with CLP. Young adulthood often marks the transition from child-centered interdisciplinary care to adult-centered care. There is a paucity in literature relating to the transition of care for young adults with CLP. The purpose of this survey research is therefore to explore the CLP team practices regarding young adults with CLP.

Transition Of Care For Young Adults With Cleft Lip And Palate: We’Ve Got Some Growing Up To Do, Brenda Louw, Linda Vallino

Brenda Louw

Participants will be able to:

• Describe the characteristics and needs of young adults with CLP.
• Discuss the model of transition of care for the young adult with CLP.
• Extrapolate strategies that teams could use to improve the care of young adults with CLP.

Full abstract available through The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal.

They’Re Not Just Big Kids: A Service Delivery Model For Young Adults With Cleft Lip/Palate, Linda Vallino, Brenda Louw

Brenda Louw

No abstract provided.

Speech-Language Pathologists’ Perceptions Of Collaborating With Registered Dietitians In The Pediatric Population, Brenda Louw, Michelle Lee

Brenda Louw

Survey research was conducted to explore Speech-Language Pathologists’ (SLPs) perceptions and experiences collaborating with Registered Dietitians (RDs) in the pediatric population. 107 SLPs in different settingsparticipated. Findings indicate SLPs were not exposed to RDs or the role of nutrition in their didactic and clinical training. Rather this exposure occurred once they were in the field practicing as an SLP. A clear need was identified regarding graduate and continued education on collaboration between SLPs and RDs.

The Icf-Cy As Framework For International Collaboration To Improve Services For Children With Communication Disorders, Brenda Louw, Juan Bornman

Brenda Louw

The purpose of this presentation is to describe the application of The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-Children and Youth Version (ICF-CY) (WHO, 2007) as a framework for international collaboration with the aim of translating an outcomes measure and to field test the clinical applicability and cultural validity thereof.

See, I’Ve Grown: A Service Delivery Model For Young Adults With Cleft/Lip Palate, Brenda Louw, Linda Vallino

Brenda Louw

We compare the health needs between children and young adults with CL/P. Patient-reported experiences about the impact of a cleft are described. A service delivery model integrating quality of life into the ICF framework is presented. Lastly, transition of care for the young adult with CL/P is highlighted.

Perceptions Of Medical Students Of The Role Of The Speech-Language Pathologist In Hiv/Aids Intervention, Kendal Klein, Emily Wagner, Kristi Moore, Tanvi Amin, Brenda Louw

Brenda Louw

Survey research was utilized to explore Medical students’ perceptions of Speech-Language Pathologists’(SLP) and Medical Practitioner’s roles in meeting the healthcare needs of people living with HIV/AIDS(PLWHA). Results identified participants’ knowledge and perceptions. Recommendations suggest interprofessional education and training for both professions, at the pre-professional and professional levels.

Parental Perspective: Toddlers With Clefts Using Touch Screen Technology, Cortney Vineyard, Alexandra Coup, Chelsey Hazelett, Rachel Janes, Brenda Louw

Brenda Louw

This investigation assessed the parental perspectives of parents of toddlers with cleft lip and palate and their use of touchscreen technology. Findings will highlight parental perspectives on touchscreen technology in early intervention with their toddler.

Nutrition Students’ Perception Of The Role Of The Slps In Treating People Living With Hiv/Aids, Stephanie Bare, Natalie Dubin, Haley Hawks, Kathleen Quinn, Brittany Ratliff, Brenda Louw

Brenda Louw

This project explores nutrition students’ perceptions of SLPs' and Nutritionists’ role in healthcare needs of PLWHA through survey research. The results will describe participants’ perceptions of the SLPs' and Nutritionists’ roles in the healthcare needs of PLWHA. Recommendations are made regarding interprofessional training curricula for SLP and Nutrition students.

Island Voices: Experiences Of Living With Cleft Lip And Or Palate., Rachna Gopal, Brenda Louw

Brenda Louw

To date there is a lack of information on how young adults in Mauritius, a representation of the majority contexts, experience living with CLP. The aim of this study is to give a voice to young Mauritian adults with CLP; in describing their treatment journey and satisfaction with cleft care.

Global Engagement: Problem Solving And Information Exchange, Vinaya Manchaiah, Brenda Louw

Brenda Louw

This interactive session provides opportunities (1) to share ideas for infusing global perspectives and goals into CAPCSD projects, conferences, and the work of committees and task forces; (2) to discuss ways to collaborate in an ongoing global engagement projects and help include content for 2017 conference; and (3) to create how-to guides for ethical and culturally attuned translational research, and clinical education, and service learning.

A New Perspective On The Outcomes Of Children With Cleft Lip And Palate: Application Of The Icf-Cy, Brenda Louw

Brenda Louw

Learner Outcomes:

• Acknowledge the application value of the ICF to individuals with CLP.
• Integrate the ICF framework into the assessment of individuals with CLP.
• Formulate intervention goals that go beyond speech production skills to include functional communication outcomes in a variety of life situations.
• Include improvement and changes in communication participation in everyday functioning in assessment and progress reports.

Adults With Cleft Lip And Palate And Hearing Loss, Rachna Gopal, Brenda Louw

Brenda Louw

Framework and Research Question:

• The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) developed by the World Health Organization (WHO 2001) is a framework to address functioning and disability related to a health condition within the context of the individual’s activities and participation in everyday life.
• Therefore, in addition to the audiologic test battery the individual’s perception of hearing status and its impact on communication should be considered.
• The aim of this study is to describe the hearing status of Mauritian adultslivingwith CL/P and their perceptions of the role of hearing in their lives

Academic Preparation In Cleft Palate For Speech-Language Pathologists: Is The Icf-Cy (Who, 2007) Alive And Well?, Mary B. Graham, Jackie Palmer, Brenda Louw

Brenda Louw

The purpose of this project is to determine inclusion of the ICF-CY in CLP training curricula for SLPs. Survey research was conducted with course instructors across the nation. Results describe the application of the ICF-CY in CLP courses at the graduate level. Recommendations for including the ICF-CY framework are made.

A Proposed Holistic Model Of Assessment For Children With Cleft Palate Within The Icf-Cy Framework, Rabia Foreman, Jamesa Ewing, Olivia Hawley, Mariana De Cassia Macedo, Naiara Rodrigues Carlota Do Nascimento, Brenda Louw, Luciana Maximino

Brenda Louw

The purpose of this project is to describe a proposed model for the assessment of children with cleft palate within the framework of the ICF-CY (WHO, 2007). Suggestions for clinical application and cleft palate curricula are made, and future research needs are identified.

Transition Of Care For Young Adults With Cleft Lip And Palate: We’Ve Got Some Growing Up To Do, Brenda Louw, Linda Vallino

ETSU Faculty Works

Participants will be able to:

• Describe the characteristics and needs of young adults with CLP.
• Discuss the model of transition of care for the young adult with CLP.
• Extrapolate strategies that teams could use to improve the care of young adults with CLP.

Full abstract available through The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal.