About this Event
The Department of Speech and Language Therapy at St. Vincent’s University Hospital is pleased to announce an upcoming study day focused on Parkinson’s Disease and Parkinson’s Plus Syndromes, specifically designed for Speech and Language Therapists. This event will offer a comprehensive overview of current medical and SLT management approaches, including practical clinical skills and an exploration of the latest research in the field.
Kindly sponsored by Nutricia, D.P. Medical Systems Limited, Sentient Healthcare, Niamh Condon - Dysphagia Chef
Sponsor stands will be present on the day
Agenda
?: 09:25 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome and Introduction
Host: Fionnuala Duffy, SLT Manager and Head of HSCP
?: 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Diagnostics of Parkinson's Disease
Host: Dr. Sean O'Riordan, Consultant Neurologist
Info: The diagnostics of Parkinson’s disease. Differentiating IPD from Parkinson’s Plus
?: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Dysarthria in Parkinson's disease
Host: Deirdre Kidney, Senior SLT
Info: The differential diagnosis of dysarthria in IPD and Parkinson’s Plus
?: 11:05 AM - 11:45 AM
Neuropsychological symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease
Host: Dr. Sarah Casey, Principal Clinical Neuropsychologist
Info: More than motor: understanding neuropsychological symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease and Parkinson’s Plus Syndrome for improved therapeutic outcomes
?: 11:45 AM - 12:25 PM
Dysphagia in Parkinson's Disease
Host: Deirdre Kidney, Senior SLT
Info: Dysphagia in IPD and Parkinson’s Plus: Current research and clinical practice
?: 01:05 PM - 01:45 PM
Technology in Parkinson's Disease
Host: Ciara Fitzsimmons, Senior SLT, RehabTech
Info: ‘The role of technology in IDP and Atypical Parkinsonism.. what, when, and how?’
?: 01:45 PM - 02:05 PM
The Role of The Parkinson’s Disease Nurse
Host: Brendan Dwyer, cANP in Parkinson's Disease
?: 02:05 PM - 02:30 PM
Parkinson’s Disease Medic*tion Management
Host: Eileen Whittle Senior Pharmacist
?: 02:25 PM - 03:05 PM
Cognitive Communication Profiles in Parkinson’s Disease
Host: Dr. Suzanna Dooley, Clinical Specialist SLT
?: 03:45 PM - 04:30 PM
The Middle and end stages of Parkinson's Disease
Host: Dr. Graham Hughes, Consultant Medicine for the older per
Info: The Middle and end stages of IPD and Parkinson’s Plus. Treating the patient, symptoms and family
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, Ireland
EUR 65.33
