10 Years of IDDSI - Why Temperature Matters |
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Temperature is important and we know many of our global community are currently experiencing hot temperatures while other parts of the world are much cooler. |
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Temperature is also important to consider when preparing and serving drinks for those who experience swallowing difficulties.
This is because thick liquids change thickness levels depending on their temperature. It has always been the case that the thickness of liquids change depending on their temperature. Generally speaking, a thick liquid that is served cold/chilled will be thicker than if it is served at room temperature, or heated. We see this effect in our daily lives as well. Think about a tube of toothpaste. During winter, more force is needed to push the toothpaste out of the tube, as the toothpaste is firmer. During the summer months, it is very easy to push the toothpaste out of the tube as it flows more easily due to the ambient heat.
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Think now also of a rich pumpkin soup. Served warm it behaves more like a liquid, but when it cools off, it becomes thicker. This is physics at work. Thick liquids have always behaved this way – thicker when cool, and thinner when warm. In research this is why it is critical to include the temperature for testing because the effect is well known. |
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How does this affect individuals with swallowing difficulties? Thickened milk is typically served warm to babies. The teat/nipple needs to be carefully selected so that the thick milk will flow through it when the infant sucks. If the baby is fussy, the thick milk cools over time and the thick milk becomes thicker and harder for the infant to suck through the teat/nipple. This can cause the baby to fatigue more quickly as they become inefficient with their feeding. We also know that for some individuals with swallowing difficulties, thicker consistencies may require more effort to manipulate in the mouth and can leave residue in the throat after the swallow.
How can I check the thickness level?
The IDDSI Flow Test, (and for Level 3 and 4) the Fork Drip test and the Spoon Tilt Test can be used to accurately capture the change in thickness level as the fluid cools. It is important to always check the thickness level at the point of serving.
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Get your tickets for the Canada Festival now!
Check out IDDSI'S 3 Upcoming Festivals:
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IDDSI’s hardworking team of volunteers and IDDSI Reference Groups' are excited to bring you three upcoming events featuring panelists, speakers, food, funnels and much more! |
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Canada IDDSI Festival - October 26, 2023
(Humber College, Toronto, Canada)
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Reserve your spot today! Early Bird pricing until September 15th, 2023
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The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) and the Canada IDDSI Reference Group are delighted to announce that we are hosting our first annual Canadian IDDSI Festival on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Humber College in Toronto, ON. This event is an ideal opportunity to network, discuss best practices and learn about innovations to support IDDSI implementation in Canada. The event is open to everyone who supports and/or implements the IDDSI framework.
The Canada IDDSI Festival will feature Dr. Catriona Steele, ASHA Fellow, Canada Research Chair in Swallowing and Oral Food Processing and Marianne Katusin, Director of Support Services, Halton Healthcare as our keynote presenters with an opening welcome & IDDSI global update from Peter Lam, IDDSI Chairperson & CEO. There will also be a panel discussion to address IDDSI challenges, innovations and solutions. Participate in practical demos and hands-on learning workshops. Visit with vendors and discuss with them your IDDSI wish lists. The event aims to inspire delegates to put theory into practice to support residents and patients with dysphagia. Whether you have fully implemented IDDSI or are just getting started, there is something for everyone at the Canada IDDSI Festival!
Thank you very much to all our wonderful sponsors for the Canada IDDSI Festival. They will be present to have conversations with festival attendees to discuss IDDSI challenges and solutions!
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Asia IDDSI Conference - September 15, 2023
(Sheraton Imperial Hotel - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
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We are pleased to announce that the 1st Asia IDDSI Conference has sold out!
The Asia IDDSI Conference will feature Dr. Julie Cichero, Past IDDSI Co-Chair as our keynote presenter with an opening welcome & IDDSI global update from Peter Lam, IDDSI Chairperson & CEO. The conference will also feature presentations from Dr. Catriona Steele, Dr. Luis Riquelme, Dr. Mershen Pillay, Janice Duivestein, Dr. Ben Hanson Dr. Jan Vanderwegen and updates from Asia IDDSI Reference Groups. Participate in educational and practical sessions on how to implement IDDSI and much more! Come and enjoy the beautiful weather and fantastic food that Malaysia has to offer, meet exhibiting vendors and explore IDDSI possibilities, at the best location in the heart of Kuala Lumpur!
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We would like to give a big thank you to our Sponsors and Supporters!
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Miss out on purchasing the Asia Conference tickets? Join the waitlist here
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UK IDDSI Festival - September 21, 2023
(Reach Events Centre, Derby, UK DE24 8HY)
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We are pleased to announce that the UK IDDSI Festival has sold out! |
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The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) is delighted to be hosting its 3rd IDDSI Festival in Derby, UK on Thursday, September 21st, 2023. This event is an ideal opportunity to engage with you and share best practices being demonstrated around IDDSI in Health and Social Care settings. The event is open to all who deliver IDDSI framework, including clinical professionals, dieticians, speech and language therapists, caterers, chefs, patient groups and suppliers. |
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We will be joined by a host of speakers and chef demonstrations enabling delegates to put theory into practice, that will support their IDDSI delivery when catering for residents and patients with Dysphagia. Click on the Program button for all the details. |
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Thank you so much to our UK IDDSI Festival Sponsors:
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Miss out on purchasing the UK Festival tickets? Join the waitlist here
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Welcome to our newest IDDSI IRG - Spain!
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Nace IRG IDDSI España para facilitar el acceso de las personas con disfagia a los alimentos de su comunidad. Este grupo tiene como objetivo adaptar el marco IDDSI a la realidad de la gastronomía española, así como ser un punto se apoyó para profesionales, familiares y personas con disfagia. Ninguna persona con disfagia sin sus alimentos, ningún cuidador con dudas, ningún profesional con miedo. ¡Estamos aquí para ayudar y trabajar en equipo!
IRG IDDSI Spain was born to facilitate the access of people with dysphagia to food in their community. This group aims to adapt the IDDSI framework to the reality of Spanish gastronomy, as well as being a point of support for professionals, family members and people with dysphagia. No person with dysphagia without their food, no caregiver with doubts, no professional with fear. We are here to help and work as a team!
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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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Take a look below to see what global and different reference groups are doing to support IDDSI Implementation. |
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The new Argentina IRG is composed of 5 speech pathologists (phonoaudiologists), 3 nutritionists and 2 chefs with interest in dysphagia. The new group has organized a lecture and hands-on workshop at the upcoming Argentinean Dysphagia Congress (Sept 8 – 9, 2023). Please contact argentina@iddsi.net for more an information.
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The Canada Reference Groups newsletter for August focuses on breaking barriers and asks the question "Does IDDSI take more time?" Have a look for the answers and full details here
Those who want to subscribe for the Canada updates and the Canadian IDDSI Registry, please contact us directly at canada@iddsi.net and don't forget the Canada IDDSI Festival coming up in October. For more information about the CIRG visit their webpage here
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Den norske versjonen av IDDSI-rammeverket versjon 2.0 er på høring og det tas gjerne imot flere tilbakemeldinger. Send mail til norway@iddsi.net så fort som mulig dersom du har innspill.
The Norwegian version of the IDDSI framework version 2.0 is up for review and more feedback is welcome. Please mail you comments to norway@iddsi.net as soon as possible.
Kunne du tenke deg å starte en norsk IDDSI-referansegruppe? En referansegruppe er en sammenslutning av fagpersoner som bidrar med informasjon og råd til personer som benytter, eller ønsker å benytte, IDDSI-rammeverket i Norge. Flere har meldt interesse for å delta, men det behøves noen til å organisere den og å samarbeide og utveksle informasjon med ledere av andre grupper verden rundt. Ta kontakt med norway@iddsi.net!
Would you be interested in starting a Norwegian IDDSI Reference Group? A Reference Group is an association of professionals who contribute information and advice for people who use, or wish to use, the IDDSI Framework in Norway. Several people have expressed interest in participating, but there is a need for someone to organize it and to cooperate and exchange information with other group leaders around the world. Please contact norway@iddsi.net!
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Just getting off the ground is the Paraguay IRG in Latinamerica. The group is composed of speech pathologists (phonoaudiologists), nutritionists and physicians. At present they have begun to meet to discuss ways to introduce IDDSI in different settings and also ways to begin implementation. The initial focus is in Asunción, the nation’s capital. Please contact paraguay@iddsi.net for more information.
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An IDDSI reference group is currently being assembled in Perú. If you are interested to participate in the Peru IDDSI reference group, please contact peru@iddsi.net
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IDDSI Reference Group Volunteering |
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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! |
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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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Webinars & IDDSI Learning
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If you have any suggestions for webinar topics, we’d love to hear them! Head over to our Contact Us form, choose subject “Webinars”, and let us know what you’d like to see in the upcoming months.
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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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Upcoming Events:
- September 3, 2023 9:35-10:35 – Standards & Practice – Not Lost in Translation (G304)
- September 3, 2023 13:10-14:20 – Aiming for the Moon and Reaching the Stars: The Global Impact of IDDSI (G404)
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Asia Dysphagia Society Conference: New Era of Dysphagia Management in Asia - Suwon Convention Center, Korea November 9-11, 2023 1st_ads.pdf (asiandysphagia.org)
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ESSD 2023 13th Annual Congress, Deglutition: what a junction! Toulouse, France November 28-December 3, 2023 https://essd2023.org Plan to visit the IDDSI exhibitor booth to meet members of the EU IDDSI Reference Groups, get some IDDSI resources and discuss your IDDSI activities.
If you are aware of other events where IDDSI will be featured, please share the information with us by sending the details to: office@iddsi.org
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