IDDSI diets stand for the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative. This is a standardized framework that defines modified foods with texture and thickened liquids. As a result, home care providers who treat dysphagia residents may see new terms and techniques for serving foods and liquids. Often times, these new methods are required by a physician, speech pathologist, or dietitian to help the patient maintain a safe swallow ability. In fact, most speech-language pathologists recommend IDDSI diets. This is because, IDDSI terminology is becoming the standard framework to handle food items based on the level of safety for the resident. So, with a continuum of 8 levels (0-7) this new method replaces outdated terminology. As such, it will be important to understand and follow these new practices.
Tips to maintaining modified foods for dysphagia patients:
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Amy Wooton, RDN, is a registered dietitian licensed in the state of Florida with over 18 years of experience in clinical nutrition leadership for senior communities as well as acute care, food service management, nutrition informatics, and wellness education. Amy is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, was appointed Vice Chair on the Interoperability and Standards Committee, and is the leader of the Academy’s Nutrition Care Process Workgroup. Amy most recently accepted a Leadership Award from the Florida Academy of Dietetics. She has achieved years of diversified experience in all spectrums and disease improvement and prevention throughout each lifespan. Amy is a dedicated leader and is passionate about the success of nutrition interventions as an electronic solution to healthcare crises.
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