10 Years of IDDSI - Festivals, Festivals, Festivals |
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The First Asia IDDSI Festival took place on September 15, 2023 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and was a sold-out event with participants from many different countries. The event was very exciting for the IDDSI Board of Directors who had been meeting prior to the Asia IDDSI Conference.
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IDDSI Board of Directors from Left to Right: Ben Hanson, Carlo Pedrolli, Mershen Pillay, Peter Lam, Janice Duivestein, Jan Vanderwegen, Catriona Steele, Julie Cichero, Luis F. Riquelme (missing Josefa Kachal) |
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We were honored to have a warm welcome video message from the Malaysia Deputy Minister of Health, Yang Berhormat Tuan Lukanisman Awang Sauni.
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Left to right: Esther Tuin – Conference Co-chair, Peter Lam - CEO & Chair of IDDSI, Tuan Haji Mustafah Bin Mohamad Nor, Deputy Director of Practice & Enforcement Branch, Ministry of Health (representing the Deputy Minister), Faith Ng - Conference Co-chair
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Traditional Malaysian cake, Pulut Kuning, cutting ceremony to open the conference.
From left to right: Luis F. Riquelme, Peter Lam, Tuan Haji Mustafah Bin Mohamad Nor, Faith Ng
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There were wonderful presentations from the Malaysia participants Chu Zhen Mok and Faith Ng showcasing IDDSI implementation in Malaysia as well as a wonderful presentation from Karen Chan and Elaine Kwong (Hong Kong) on the Porrject (Rice Porridge Project). Melissa Chau and Suzanne Goh from Singapore also presented by video on the EatSafe initiative in Singapore. IDDSI Board members also presented on topics such as the Global impact of IDDSI, science behind food and drink modification, IDDSI and instrumental evaluation, behaviors of thickeners and liquids, IDDSI implementation in low/middle income countries, IDDSI and pediatrics and IDDSI and Quality of life.
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Elaine Kwong presenting the Porrject - Rice Porridge Around The World |
Chu Zhen Mok and Faith Ng presenting the implementation of IDDSI in Malaysia |
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Karen Chan discussing food texture testing |
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Q&A session with Catriona Steele, Jan Vanderwegen, Mershen Pillay, Janice Duivestein and Luis F. Riquelme |
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Participants enjoying a presentation on Quality of Life and IDDSI by Luis F. Riquelme |
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Mershen Pillay speaking about implementing IDDSI in low/middle income areas |
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Ben Hanson discussing the Science & Practise of Modifying Food & Drink Textures |
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Catriona Steele discussing the findings of the systematic review for thickened liquids & texture modified foods
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Jan Duivestein discussing IDDSI for Kids |
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Julie Cichero discussing Global impact of IDDSI |
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Jan Vanderwegen presenting Shaken, Not Stirred |
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Luis F. Riquelme presenting IDDSI & Quality of Life |
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Participants had the opportunity to network and share ideas with others interested in IDDSI implementation. Of course there was also time to play and test our the new IDDSI funnels! |
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Participants trying out the IDDSI funnels and testing methods |
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A huge thanks to the sponsors of this event, Precise (Premium Sponsor) and Pharm-D (conference sponsor), our supporters: Malaysian Association of Speech-Language and Hearing, Malaysian Dietitians Association, Hong Kong IDDSI IRG, Thailand IDDSI IRG, Taiwan IDDSI IRG and to Faith Ng and Esther Tuin the conference Co-chairs and their wonderful group of volunteers from the Malaysia IRG for organizing a terrifically successful event. |
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Faith Ng, Co-chair of Asia IDDSI Conference |
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Ester Tuin, Co-chair of Malaysia conference accompanying the Deputy Director, Tuan Haji Mustafah Bin Mohamad Nor
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Mershen Pillay, Richard Cho and our wonderful volunteers for the conference:
Thank you to all our volunteers!
Dr Nur Hana Hamzaid
Hee Han Hui
Wai Yun Xin
Mohd Azmarul A Aziz
Vicsolee Sukahut Som
Fung Jin Yee
Chong Chin Weun
Huda Aiman Mohamad Shahir
Nurul Hidayah Dean
Jennifer Wu
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Richard Cho and Alen Dominguez - IDDSI Operations |
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Asia Conference volunteers with Esther Tuin, Co-chair |
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Congratulations and thank you everyone! |
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Stay tuned for an update in our October ebite on the 3rd UK IDDSI Festival which was also a very successful sold-out event!
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It's not too late to register for the
CANADA IDDSI FESTIVAL!
The festival is taking place in Toronto Canada for 2023 and will be featuring panelists, speakers, food, funnels and much more!
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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 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!
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Click on the Program button below for registration information, a list of our Sponsors, Guest Speakers and more! |
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Thank you so 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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IDDSI Board Meeting – saying Farewell ☹ and Welcome 😊
The IDDSI Board of Directors had the opportunity to meet just prior to the Asia conference in Kuala Lumpur for their AGM and Strategic Planning meeting. As in 2022, there were further transitions to the membership of the IDDSI Board of Directors. We are thrilled to be welcoming:
Carlo Pedrolli – from Trento, Italy and Josefa Kachal from Kiryat Shmona, Israel who will begin their terms on the Board of Directors in January 2024.
We also had the difficult task of bidding farewell to Catriona Steele and Julie Cichero who are stepping down from the IDDSI Board of Directors after 10 years of incredible contributions to the Board.
Julie Cichero, along with Peter Lam was key in bringing the dream of a common global language for dysphagia diets that would help improve safety for all who experience difficulty swallowing. Julie served as Co-chair of IDDSI from 2012 -2022 and took the lead in producing 2 of the key IDDSI publications https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40141-013-0024-z and https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00455-016-9758-y as well as many, many of the wonderful resources found on the IDDSI website.
Catriona Steele has also been part of the IDDSI Board from the beginning and was instrumental in leading the systematic review https://rd.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00455-014-9578-x upon which the IDDSI Framework evolved. Her tremendous knowledge and skill in research has been invaluable to the board.
The IDDSI Board would like to acknowledge the outstanding contributions made by Julie and Catriona and to extend our deepest and ongoing appreciation for helping the IDDSI dream become a reality.
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Catriona Steele and Julie Cichero |
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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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Italy IRG: Dr. Carlo Pedrolli and Claudia Venturini spoke about IDDSI at the 2nd International Congress of Geriatrics and Gerontology in San Marino Republic.
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USIRG: This month’s newsletter features: IDDSI SWAG At FNCE 2023! - come and visit at Booth #545 to talk IDDSI and A Review of IDDSI Implementation Successes in LTC-settings Check out their newsletter here and you can visit the USIRG's webpage here for more information or email them usa@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:
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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: FNCE 2023 – Denver, CO, USA October 7-10, 2023 https://eatrightfnce.org/attendee-info/registration-details/ Visit the Academy booth #535 where IDDSI will be present to offer you an IDDSI funnel, resources and answer your IDDSI questions. (Sunday, Oct.8th 11:30 am - 1:00 p.m. · Monday, Oct.9th 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. · Tuesday, Oct 10th 9:30 11:30 a.m.)
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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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