This is Part 1 of a two-part series about the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI). The IDDSI framework was finalized in 2015 and provides more comprehensive guidelines for diet selection. This course will discuss the rationale behind developing new terminology and criteria related to dysphagia diets. (Part 2 available mid-March)
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to define the levels in the National Dysphagia Diet.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain the rationale for developing a new system of standardization.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify three findings of the systematic literature review undertaken during IDDSI development.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | National Dysphagia Diet implementation and confusion |
| 20-55 Minutes | Development of the IDDSI framework |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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