The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI)
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 27th, 2017 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EDT
No ASHA CEUs will be offered for this webinar.
Webinar Description:
- Participants will understand the safety risks associated with a lack of standardization in diet texture definitions and terminology
- Participants will learn about the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) Framework, which will be implemented in North America, Australia/New Zealand and the United Kingdom by June, 2019
- Participants will understand how to conduct the IDDSI Flow Test to measure liquid thickness
- Participants will understand how to measure the particle size and hardness of food textures
- Participants will know where to find additional resources to support implementation of the IDDSI Framework
- Participants will learn about the new IDDSI Functional Diet Scale for tracking patient diet texture restrictions and outcomes
Meet the Presenter:
Catriona M. Steele, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-S, S-LP(C), Reg. CASLPO, ASHA Fellow
Professor Catriona M. Steele is a clinician scientist working in the area of swallowing and swallowing disorders. She has a background as a medical speech-language pathologist, and is Director of the Swallowing Rehabilitation Research Laboratory at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – University Health Network (www.steeleswallowinglab.ca). Dr. Steele is a Professor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Toronto and is in demand as a teacher and workshop instructor around the world.
Professor Steele holds research funding from the National Institutes of Health (USA) as well as several active industry contracts. She is an editor for the Dysphagia journal and a member of the Board of Directors for the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (www.iddsi.org).
Cost:
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The NFOSD is a 501(c)(3) organization with an all-volunteer Board of Directors and Medical Advisory Board. All donations, including membership fees, are tax deductible. Benefits of an annual membership include our “Swallowing Disorders can Affect Anyone” tri-fold brochure (including free mailing in the US), a discount on participation in our patient-oriented dysphagia webinars, access to our Medical Advisory and select Foundation board members on an as-needed basis, and inclusion of your NFOSD support on your resume or CV.
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Medical disclaimer. This Webinar is for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for consultation with an appropriate health care professional, as each individual’s medical situation is unique. It is important that you consult with your medical professional (e.g., physician, SLP) before implementing any course of treatment. Experiences that are new to you should be done with the help of a caregiver and when access to emergency medical care is available.