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

<p>If you want to serve the head and neck cancer population or HOPE to one day…you do NOT want to miss this episode!</p> <p>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…</p> <p>✅A groundbreaking laryngeal speaking device for those who struggle with the traditional electrolarynx.<br /> ✅A self-dilation program for patients with laryngectomy and/or radiation to the neck.<br /> ✅A TEP clinic.<br /> ✅Support groups - include one for women who have undergone a laryngectomy.<br /> ✅Social events (like a trip to Busch Gardens and makeup lessons post-surgery and/or radiation)</p> <p>Prepare to feel inspired!</p> <p>Download the show notes: https://syppodcast.com/330</p> <p>TIMESTAMPS:</p> <p> <br /> Introduction (00:00:00)<br /> Program Development at USF (00:00:42)<br /> Tracheoesophageal Prostheses and TEP Clinics (00:02:51)<br /> Larynx Demo Days (00:03:09)<br /> Competencies in TEP Changes (00:04:28)<br /> Self-Dilation Program (00:06:13)<br /> Advocating to Administration (00:07:56)<br /> Head and Neck Cancer Community Group (00:09:26)<br /> Funding and Resources (00:12:21)<br /> Women's Retreat (00:13:06)<br /> Clinical Pathway and Rehabilitation (00:16:38)<br /> Feeding Tube Removal (00:19:32)<br /> Collaboration with Dietitian (00:20:11)<br /> Patient Observation (00:20:54)<br /> Transitional Care Program (00:21:44)<br /> Fluoro MS Suite (00:23:33)<br /> Becoming an X-Ray Tech (00:25:09)<br /> Supportive Team at USF (00:28:11)<br /> Human Element in Healthcare (00:30:43)</p> <p>The post <a href="https://swallowyourpridepodcast.com/330-makeup-lessons-tep-clinics-self-dilation-programs-and-more-innovative-services-for-the-head-and-neck-cancer-population/">330 – Makeup Lessons, TEP Clinics, Self-Dilation Programs, and More: Innovative Services for the Head and Neck Cancer Population</a> appeared first on <a href="https://swallowyourpridepodcast.com">Swallow Your Pride Podcast</a>.</p>