Rebecca Jacobs

SLT in Neurosurgery - B5 rotation. She/her. Linguist (ES, PT-BR, FR, IT). Pianist. All views my own.

[Rebecca Jacobs @TherapyRJ]

Feeling positive, gained Communication Access UK accreditation - training was free and took under an hour to complete! Great advice for how to communicate over the phone too.
Thank you @RCSLT! 🎓💻🗣☎️
https://t.co/aESNriYbVj
#communication #access #disability #AHP #SLT

[Rebecca Jacobs @TherapyRJ]

Attending Scotland Dysphagia CEN talk on aspiration pneumonia given by Dr John Ashford, who says:
"Muscle weakness is the number 1 underlying cause of oropharyngeal dysphagia"
🤕🏥🥤
#swallowaware2025 #dysphagia #aspiration

[Rebecca Jacobs @TherapyRJ]

Just went to my SLT alma mater for a riveting topical panel discussion on potential for AI in Health. Especially enjoyed Dr Hyunsun Yoon's research relating to older populations using technology.
🎓👩‍🏫📊🏥
#WeAreCityStGeorges

[Rebecca Jacobs @TherapyRJ]

@consejologopeda Le sorprende a mucha gente que logopedas ayuden con la disfagia - hace falta consciencia

[Rebecca Jacobs @TherapyRJ]

@sean9n @MC_CEN_SaLT thoughts?

[Rebecca Jacobs @TherapyRJ]

Crushing medicine can make the key ingredient *inactive*! ⚠️💊
For #stroke patients with #dysphagia (swallowing difficulties), Prof David Wright advises professionals to review meds with DRFTAR: Deprescribe, Route, Formulation, (don't) Tamper, Authorise + Record. 🧠🤕 #UKSF24

[UK Stroke Forum @UKStrokeForum]

Currently, 1 in 7 strokes are young stroke.

But strokes in people under 55 are increasing at a higher rate than in older people… and the prognosis of stroke in younger patients is “not benign”.

“Worrying change in epidemiology of younger stroke”.

Linxin Li at #UKSF24.👆

[Rebecca Jacobs @TherapyRJ]

This morning en route to #UKSF24

[Rebecca Jacobs @TherapyRJ]

Enjoying some #wellbeing time before the talks start, having toured the exhibition stands! @UKStrokeForum

[Rebecca Jacobs @TherapyRJ]

Stroke can affect vision. 🧠➡️👁👁

If a stroke survivor has a weaker side, where they find it harder to see, vertical up/down resources can be more accessible rather than side-to-side scales. 👓↕️

#WorldStrokeDay2024 #SLT #Mood

[Rebecca Jacobs @TherapyRJ]

Many stroke survivors are affected by #Aphasia. 🧠🏹

Aphasia can make it harder for them to understand information, or express themselves. 👓📖🗨

Please be considerate, patient, kind, and try using other methods to communicate, such as pictures. 💗🕑✍️🖼

#WorldStrokeDay2024

[Rebecca Jacobs @TherapyRJ]

Saying your name can be a huge challenge for some people who stammer 💁‍♀️🗨⚠️
Be considerate and give them time to speak 🎁🕑
Please check out Stamma's guide on supporting people who stammer to order 📖🤝☕️
https://t.co/ZcRv6kBPxL 👨‍💻
#ISAD2024 #Dysfluency #StutteringAwarenes

[Rebecca Jacobs @TherapyRJ]

Just thoroughly enjoyed a night at @Wimbookfest discussing themes of friendship, challenges of early adult life, and how fiction can empathise with our own experiences. Thanks to Dawn O'Porter, Caroline O'Donoghue and the wonderful Bryony Gordon

[Rebecca Jacobs @TherapyRJ]

Happy AHP Day! Celebrating with #SLTs, dietitian, ODP and the Trust CEO at @croydonhealth, raising awareness and funds for @HereForCroydon
🏥👩‍⚕️🗨🍎😷👔🤝
#AHPday2024 #AHPs

[Rebecca Jacobs @TherapyRJ]

Re: evidence, experience and empathy, SLT & bioethicist Elissa Larkin from @AbilityLab shared the concept of "Epistemic Humility" at our latest @MC_CEN_SaLT event. 🌿🧠
Epistemic humility = valuing patient experience, promoting pt voice in their care. 🩺👩‍⚕️🗨
#RCSLT #Bioethics

[Stroke Association @TheStrokeAssoc]

Taste and smell are interpreted by receptor cells in the nose and mouth. These receptor cells send this information through nerves to the brain.

When this pathway is disturbed by a stroke, it can change your sense of taste and smell.

To find out more: https://t.co/Z1X9NdWJjX

[Rebecca Jacobs @TherapyRJ]

Is anyone aware of any aphasia-friendly church services? Or adapted/easy-read Bible resources?
#aphasia #aphasiology #aphasic #SLT #SLT #inclusion #Broca #Wernicke #accessibility #stroke #AcquiredBrainInjury

[Rebecca Jacobs @TherapyRJ]

Thank you again to @TheStrokeAssoc for this year's conference. Today's take-home point: stroke survivors who need assistance accessing computers for social and rehab activities, can get help through @AbilityNet!
https://t.co/NQzaEA9xnC
#stroke #computer #Accessibility

[Rebecca Jacobs @TherapyRJ]

Found out about support available for swimming after a stroke on @Swim_England - also available in aphasia-friendly format! Thanks to @TheStrokeAssoc Stroke Group Network Conference exhibition space
🏊👓
https://t.co/HOtS1nzg16
#swimming #stroke
#strokerehabilitation #aphasia