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International Dysphagia Diet Initiative - Patient Handouts

International Dysphagia Diet Initiative - Patient Handouts

Fact sheet,
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This resource provides handouts tailored for people with feeding, chewing, or swallowing difficulties and their carers. It explains the IDDSI framework, describing food texture levels and appropriate testing methods. Separate versions are available for adults and children, each detailing recommended food textures to support safe swallowing practices.

This resource was developed internationally and therefore its applicability and usefulness may be limited.

Author
External resource
Key Theme
Clinical safety
Food and nutrition
Standard
5: Clinical Care
6: Food and Nutrition
Outcomes
5.5: Safety of clinical care services
6.3: Provision of food and drinks
International Dysphagia Diet Initiative - Patient Handouts

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