IC21 - DOES TRACHEOSTOMY IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN WITH UPPER MOTOR NEURON DISEASE AND FOR THEIR FAMILIES? A DEBATE

Learning Objectives:
1) Understand the association of upper motor neuron dysfunction with the risk of significant upper and lower airways compromise due to disturbances of pharyngeal tone, swallowing, handling of secretions and airway protective reflexes.
2) Review current, evidence based, practical and balanced recommendations regarding medical and surgical treatments, including tracheostomy, for individuals in this group.
3) Integrate research findings on health status, hospitalizations, survival and quality of life for individuals in this group, and the experiences of family caregivers, into ethically sound decision-making practices to improve their well being.
4) Foster interdisciplinary communication and interchange among all allied health care professionals around this topic, anticipating a diversity of views and informing experiences.

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* 1. Please indicate your opinion about each of the following statements.

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The course followed description in the program.
The course began on time and was well paced.
The faculty communicated clearly and effectively.
The course used practical examples to teach points.
The faculty involved participants in the course.
The faculty allowed enough time for questions.
The course met its objectives as stated in the program.
The information presented will help me accomplish my professional responsibilities.
The course has given me a basis for making changes in my practice.

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* 2. Did this course have a commercial bias?

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* 3. Should the Academy repeat this course next year?

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* 4. Please suggest any topics of interest for a future course.

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* 5. General comments:

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