ESSD 2022 IDDSI Workshop and IDDSI Booth |
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The IDDSI Board was very excited to be connecting in person at the recent ESSD congress held in Leuven, Belgium on September 12 to 16, 2022. IDDSI was present hosting both an IDDSI workshop and an IDDSI Booth. |
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Over 300 ESSD delegates visited the IDDSI booth for resources available in Dutch, French, German and English. |
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Congratulations to the ESSD conference committee on organizing a very successful conference that gave everyone an opportunity to reconnect again in person! |
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A UK IDDSI Festival was held in Sheffield UK on September 22, 2022 to a more than sold-out crowd of over 225 attendees from a variety of professions. Participants were given an opportunity to learn from a variety of excellent presenters throughout the day. An incredible range of industry representatives (sponsors) showcased a range of texture modified foods, drinks and exciting testing ideas. The participants had a chance to vote for their favourite texture modified food and thickened drink. The winners were Mrs. Gill’s for favourite texture modified food and Nestle Health Science for favourite thickened drink. Congratulations to the 2022 UK IDDSI Festival Planning team who planned and orchestrated this very successful event! Stay tuned – there will be more!
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Interested in purchasing the IDDSI Funnel? |
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Scan this QR code or please complete this form and let us know that you are interested in purchasing IDDSI funnels:
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If there is IDDSI implementation activity happening in your part of the world and you do not see the information on the IDDSI website or mentioned in the e-bite, please contact us and let us know, We will be most happy to acknowledge your contribution and let the rest of the world know what you are doing.
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Australia: Congratulations to IDDSI Board of Directors Co-Chair – Dr. Julie Cichero who was highly commended in the Community Impact category of the Australian Women in Technology (WIT) awards. The award highlighted Dr. Cichero’s significant contributions to IDDSI and the impact this has made in the community. Well done and well deserved!
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Canada: The Canadian IDDSI Reference Group (CIRG) has organized a 5-part series that will help connect participants with IDDSI mentors to learn about transitioning to IDDSI standards in a healthcare setting (see below “Event: Mentoring Moments IDDSI Implementation and Transition” for more information). The workshops will be spread out over the first half of 2023, and details on dates, planned topics, and how to register can be found here.
The next issue of IDDSI CAN DO (September 2022) highlighting liquid levels can be found here.
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United Arab Emirates: In 2021, a new central section for speech therapy was created in the Health Support Services department of the Emirates Health Services, established to enhance the federal health sector’s efficiency, provide healthcare and treatment, and take preventative measures in combating epidemics and diseases, as well as oversee the sustainable development of healthcare. Dr Moataz Alzeyat proposed implementing IDDSI in the United Arab Emirates, and an official task force, proposed by Ms. Latefa Rashed, the director of the Health Support Services Department, designed the initial plan. After presenting to the CEO, the Board of Executives, and the General Director of the EHSE, 2 sites were chosen (a general and a pediatrics/women) to begin implementing IDDSI. Since the second quarter of 2022, awareness and education have been built across different disciplines, materials have begun to be translated into Arabic, staff questionnaires have been prepared in both Arabic and English, practical training across disciplines, ongoing orientations, and more. Congratulations!
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IDDSI Initiation meeting at Qassimi Women & Children hospital with leading stakeholders: Dr. Amal Nagar, Speech therapy, Ms. Hamda Ahmad, Nurse, Ms. Israa Al Junaibi, Dietician, Dr. Moataz Zeyat, ENT, Chef Aasem |
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Ms. Israa Al Junaibi, Dietician training the stakeholders to identify levels of foods |
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IDDSI educational lecture given by Dr. Moataz Al Zeyat as part of official EHSE Nutrition Symposium arranged by central nutrition section which was attended by around 60 dieticians from all over northern emirates. Also in photo, Mouza Lootah, Head of Speech Therapy Central Section. |
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United States: This year marks the 30th anniversary of “September is Health Aging® Month” in the United States, and in recognition, the United States IDDSI Reference Group (USIRG) is featuring the article, “Tackling older adults' malnutrition through the development of tailored food products”, published in 2021. In addition, the USIRG Pediatric Subcommittee will be presenting at ASHA in New Orleans this November. Find out more in their update here.
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International Reference Group Leaders Meeting: The next joint meeting for the leaders of IDDSI reference groups will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. We are incredibly grateful for the time, dedication and energy of all the hard-working volunteers on the IDDSI reference groups. Please contact your respective IDDSI reference group leaders via the region/practice specific web pages if you would like to join an IRG or bring forward any topics for discussion.
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Inviting you to join these new international reference groups:
1. Culinary IDDSI Reference Group – for all those who are involved with food production, cooking and recipe development of dysphagia food and drinks. Please contact us and send us your expression of interest to join the group.
2. Food Science IDDSI Reference Group – for all those who are involved with food science/technology, research and development, quality assurance of dysphagia food and drinks. Please contact us and send us your expression of interest to join the group.
3. Azerbaijan IDDSI Reference Group recently is established. It will be an interdisciplinary collaborative group to support, promote, facilitate, and monitor IDDSI implementation in Azerbaijan's health care system. The group is seeking for volunteers to join AZIRG. If you are interested, please contact us.
Bu yaxınlarda Azərbaycan İDDSİ Referans Qrupu yaradılıb. O, Azərbaycanın səhiyyə sistemində İDDSİ-nin tətbiqini dəstəkləmək, təşviq etmək, asanlaşdırmaq və monitorinq etmək üçün fənlərarası əməkdaşlıq qrupu olacaq. Qrup AZIRG-a qoşulmaq üçün könüllülər axtarır. Əgər maraqlanırsınızsa, bizimlə əlaqə saxlayın.
4. The Portuguese (European) Reference Group is composed by a team of two speech therapists and one nutritionist, with daily experience in monitoring people with dysphagia, that believes that the implementation of the IDDSI is an asset for the well-being, safety and quality of life of these individuals. We are available to collaborate with all professionals involved in this type of care and with the patients and caregivers, to facilitate the implementation process.
O Grupo de Referência do Português (Europeu) é constituído por dois terapeutas da fala e uma nutricionista, com experiência diária no acompanhamento de pessoas com Disfagia e que acreditam que a implementação da IDDSI é uma mais valia para o bem-estar, segurança e qualidade de vida destes indivíduos. Estamos disponíveis para colaborar com todos os profissionais envolvidos nestes cuidados e com os utentes e seus cuidadores, para facilitar o processo de implementação.
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Take a look below to see what different reference groups are doing to supporting IDDSI Implementation. |
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If you are interested in joining an IDDSI Reference Group, please email the contact for the group. We welcome everyone who wants to help with guiding & fostering IDDSI implementation. Being part of a reference group is a great opportunity to meet IDDSI friends in your local, regional area. And you never know, something amazing may happen when great brains come together!!
Don't see an IDDSI Reference Group for your practise or regional area? Interested in starting an IDDSI reference group to help support IDDSI implementation in your regional or practice area? Fill out the form here.
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We are excited to announce the following changes and additions to the growing list of translations of the IDDSI Framework.
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The latest Dutch translation, seen here, is currently being finalized
- At the moment, a Danish and a Slovak translation is underway
- We have received interest in the continuation of an update to the Arabic translation
- An Italian translation of the Reference Card.
- A Swedish translation of the Reference Card, with the Food Test and Flow Test cards incoming.
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Hot Off the Press Publication – in case you have not seen it |
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A new publication has been released! If you haven't yet, make sure to check out How Valid and Reliable Is the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) When Translated into Another Language? (Dysphagia DOI 10.1007/s00455-022-10498-2) available online here or as a PDF here.
Many thanks to Sara Dahlström, Ida Henning, Jenny McGreevy & Liza Bergström for this wonderful research & publication.
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Webinars & IDDSI Learning |
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Event: Mentoring Moments IDDSI Implementation and Transition |
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The Canadian IDDSI Reference Group’s new course “Mentoring Moments IDDSI Implementation and Transition” is a 5-part series proudly sponsored by Aramark Canada. If you are interested in working with IDDSI mentors to learn about transitioning to IDDSI standards for texture modification in a healthcare setting, make sure to check out the details (including dates, timing, and planned topics). Spaces are limited to only 30 participants, so register now!
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If you’ve missed the webinar, “Diagnosis and Management of Swallowing Physiology” with the American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (ABSSD), make sure to check it out here. The course is available to watch for free and Continuing Educational Units (CEUs) are also available. Please note registration and the creation of an online account with the ABSSD is required to watch the video.
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Previous Webinars and Recordings |
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Missed any of our other webinars? All our webinars are recorded and can be found on here, but please note rewatching the webinars on YouTube will not provide you with a Certificate of Attendance.
If you register and then cannot attend a webinar, PLEASE make sure to cancel so we may open another spot up for someone else. Thank you very much for your consideration.
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Introducing new Silver Sponsor:
Wholesome Blends
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Wholesome Blends is Australasia's leading shelf stable real food option for enteral feeding. Designed for tube fed children and adults, Wholesome Blends is a nutritious high calorie option containing only real food, no additives or preservatives.
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IDDSI in Action
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Pre-FNCE IDDSI Workshop, Orlando, FL, USA - October 8. Register here.
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Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics FNCE 2022 Conference – Pre-Conference IDDSI workshop (Orlando, FL, USA) Oct 8, 2022, https://eatrightfnce.org/program/pre-fnce-workshops/
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention (Hybrid/New Orleans, LA, USA) November 17 – 19, 2022, https://convention.asha.org/registration-and-housing/how-to-register/
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