We are thrilled to report that the IDDSI funnels have been made available to IDDSI sponsors in the last month. We are working on setting up an online ordering system so that it can be made available to everyone in the very near future.
Over the next months, there will be a few pilot programs to assess distribution channels so that the IDDSI funnel will be easily accessible. IDDSI is also working on a new flow test video featuring the IDDSI funnel. Thank you to everyone for your incredible patience and the overwhelming interest! Please stay tuned.
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Dysphagia Research Society |
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Congratulations to Dr. Jacqui Allen and Dr. Anna Miles co-chairs and their conference organizing team for an excellent 30th annual DRS conference which took place virtually March 15-18,2022. Thanks to the DRS, this IDDSI poster was featured: Steele, C. M., Liu, Q., MacCallum, H., Peladeau-Pigeon, M., Chen, J., Hanson, B., Vanderwegen, J. & Lam, P. (2021). Validation of the new IDDSI Funnel for Liquid Flow Testing. Poster presentation. Dysphagia Research Society. March, 2022. Many thanks to Dr. Catriona Steele for presenting the poster.
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RISTORAZIONE SOSTENIBILE PER ANZIANI conference, Verona, Italy
Many thanks to the support of RISTOCLOUD Group S.r.l., IDDSI was featured at the R.S.A. – Ristorazione Sostenibile Per Anziani conference in Verona, Italy. We are thrilled that the presentation helped to spark a lot of interest in IDDSI among conference attendees. Many thanks to Dr. Carlo Pedrolli and the conference program committee.
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Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention
Dr. Carly Barbon was invited to talk about IDDSI at the 66th annual Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention. Her lecture focused on an introduction to the scientific evidence behind all IDDSI levels and testing methods. Part two of her lecture focused on tips toward IDDSI implementation planning. She provided an opportunity for guided IDDSI flow testing methods using various thickeners and IDDSI levels, with audience members joining in on the testing fun.
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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, a Slovak and an Arabic translation is underway
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Luciana Andrini (dietitian, Italy);
- Daniela Cum (dietitian, ASL BIELLA)
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Angela Battaglieri (dietitian, Italy);
- Maria Vittoria Mancino (dietitian, Torino)
- Anna Maria Dibrino (dietitian, Italy);
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Tiziana Romano (Medical Science Liaison, Nestlé Health Science, Italy);
- Fabiana Martino (dietitian, Italy);
- Marco Ferrara (dietitian, Italy);
- Francesca Vasile (dietitian, Italy);
- Luana D'Aversa (dietitian, Italy);
- Arianna Montunato (dietitian, Italy)
- Valentina Taietta
- Carlo Pedrolli
- Matteo Fiorini (dietitian, Italy);
- Sara Carnevale (dietitian, ASL VITERBO)
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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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International Reference Group Leaders Meeting: The second joint meeting for the leaders of the global IDDSI reference groups will be held on April 14, 2022. The Board is looking forward to connecting again and deeply appreciates the time and energy of all the hard-working volunteers on the IDDSI reference groups.
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Canada: Single IDDSI-only labeling targeted for dysphagia products in Canada targeted for January 1, 2023. To help support the transition -CAN-DO newsletters are being sent out monthly to support the move to IDDSI only labeling in Canada. The CAN-DO newletters can be accessed here. To see previous CAN-DO newsletters, visit the Canada IDDSI Reference Group page here.
March reminder!
Have you finished your new artwork?
It’s March. The year is nearly a quarter finished. And we have less than 300 days until the adoption of labels with only IDDSI dysphagia diet terminology. 300 days until new labeling is going to be expected at your customers’ facilities! Although your customers don’t realize it, now is a good time to be finished with your artwork. Long lead time items might even have / should have been ordered already.
The year is going by quickly, let’s all meet our agreed timeline. Let’s all support our customers as they support their patients with the adoption of the only supported evidence based standardized terminology for dysphagia diets.
And even if you are not a supplier, you can ask your suppliers, “have you finished your artwork?” It’s a fair question. There are many steps between finished artwork and your delivery in January 2023. And many of these steps take more than a few weeks.
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PEDIRG: The first meeting of the task force for Pediatric IDDSI Reference Group is scheduled for April 7, 2022 at 6 am Pacific Daylight Time) and invitations have been sent out to those who contacted pedirg@iddsi.net to indicate their interest. The focus of our first meeting will be to review the goals, structure and representation (how many participants and from where) of the PedIRG. As pediatrics is a topic of global interest, we will be seeking ideas on how to ensure global representation in the group. Please contact pedirg@iddsi.net if you are interested in finding out more or participating in this group.
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United States: The USIRG is happy to announce that IDDSI 101 educational videos are now available! Courtesy of the Education Workgroup, the USIRG has published videos (spanning from 5 to 20 minutes) for administrative leadership, food service workers/CNAs/caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Click here to see the USIRG educational videos.
For more information on the videos, see the latest update, click here.
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Two 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.
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Take a look below to see what different reference groups are doing to supporting IDDSI Implementation. |
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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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New Sponsor: Infrusesa Originia Foods
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We are excited to announce a new Silver Sponsor: Infrusesa Originia Foods.
Our commitment to people with swallowing disorders is to offer them safe products based on safety, adapted textures, nutrition, tastiness and natural origin. We provide fruit and veggies in modified texture as meal solutions for dysphagia patients.
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Webinars & IDDSI Learning |
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A few days ago, we were joined by Dr. Heather Keller on the webinar, “Modified Texture Use in Long Term Care: Issues and Implications”. Modified textures are commonly used in long term care to address dysphagia and other eating challenges. Although intended to improve food and fluid intake and thus nutritional status, there are several issues that can arise when prescribing these texture modifications that can have both positive and negative outcomes for residents. Based on analyses of the Making the Most of Mealtimes prevalence study this presentation will provide an in-depth view of some of these issues and discuss implications for prescribing and designing modified texture foods and fluids in this setting. |
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Introduktionsutbildning till International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI)
Friday, April 22, 2022
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CEST
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Du är välkommen att delta i IDDSIs introduktionsutbildningen den 22 April 2022, klockan 13:00.
I denna introduktionsutbildning går vi övergripande igenom sväljning och dysfagi, bakgrund och utveckling av IDDSI och dess ramverk. Vidare tittar vi på hur man använder ramverket och dess testningsmetoder för olika konsistenser samt var man hittar mer information angående IDDSI.
Presentationen hålls av leg. logoped Rosanna Cunningham verksam på Logopedkliniken, Danderyds Sjukhus och Matilda Nilsson, leg. dietist verksam vid Klinisk Nutrition Vuxen, Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset. Utbildningen hålls live via webben och möjlighet att ställa frågor om IDDSI i samband med presentationen kommer att finnas. Varmt välkommen!
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Myths & Truths 2: Live and Interactive Myth Busting
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM GMT
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IDDSI Webinars brings you a highly interactive and engaging session that will shed light on some common questions raised about the IDDSI Levels for food. Peter Lam will host the online event with expert rheologist and IDDSI Testing guru Dr Ben Hanson and dysphagia culinary and foodservice specialists Preston Walker and James Ball from Oak House Kitchen. The live panel discussion will cover the science involved and the culinary know-how behind making food for the IDDSI Framework. |
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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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IDDSI in Action
- Compass Virtual Food & Innovation Showcase IDDSI, March 30, 2022
- International IDDSI Reference Group Leaders Meeting (Virtual), April 14, 2022
- German Dysphagia Society Congress IDDSI Workshop (Potsdam, Germany), May 18, 2022
- Canadian Society of Nutrition Management Conference (Saskatoon, SK, Canada), June 23-34, 2022
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