International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative

Mark Ryan • June 1, 2020

IDDSI is an international collaboration of professionals who developed a standardized framework for labeling texture-modified foods and thickened liquids. The framework is designed to avoid the confusion created by variable terminology and definitions to describe modified diets around the world. The effort is expected to improve the safety and care for all individuals with dysphagia, across all cultures.

https://www.asha.org/SLP/healthcare/International-Dysphagia-Diet-Standardisation-Initiative/

https://www.agedcareinsite.com.au/2020/05/time-for-a-technological-revolution-in-aged-care/

Reposted from Aged Care Insite - https://swallowingdisorderfoundation.com/patients-and-caregivers/

Reposted from Aged Care Insite

https://www.agedcareinsite.com.au/2020/05/palliative-care-aus-calls-for-more-funds-cites-huge-savings-potential/

https://swallowingdisorderfoundation.com/my-failed-swallow-a-disability-not-a-mindset/

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