The International Dysphagia Diet Standard Initiative by Peter Lam, Co-chair IDDSI, Dietitian, Canada
IDDSI is coming to Australia
The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) has produced standardised terminology to describe texture-modified foods and thickened liquids. It can be used for individuals with dysphagia of all ages, in all care settings and all cultures. The IDDSI Framework is recommended for implementation throughout the world.
The IDDSI framework was developed in consultation with people from 57 countries and has been well received by the international community.
At their November meetings, the Speech Pathologists Association and Dietitians Association of Australia have ratified the decision to endorse and implement the IDDSI framework in Australia.
The final IDDSI framework consists of eight levels (Levels 0–7) that are identified by numbers, text labels, and color codes.
Peter reassures us that transitioning to IDDSI will be easy!
The IDDSI web site provides up-to-date resources regarding the framework. These resources will help us transition over the next couple of years.
About the presenter:
Peter Lam is a Registered Dietitian in Vancouver, BC, Canada. He is the co-chair (with Julie Cichero, PhD, Speech Pathologist, Australia) of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative.
You can read the latest article published in Dysphagia Dec 2016 which examines the Development of International Terminology and Definitions for Texture-Modified Foods and Thickened Fluids Used in Dysphagia Management: The IDDSI Framework here
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