IDDSI 2024
The power of many volunteers…
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Volunteer Appreciation Nominations: The deadline for nominations for our Volunteer Appreciation Hall is approaching soon – be sure to get your nomination in by March 15, 2024.
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IDDSI would not exist without the energy and commitment of volunteers. From the beginning, when a group of volunteers met together to dream about a common global language for dysphagia diets to the implementation projects of the over 50 IDDSI Reference Groups around the world, volunteers have powered IDDSI forward.
Changing an existing system is challenging and we applaud the many volunteers who have taken this on and successfully implemented IDDSI within their organizations, regions and countries. Ensuring IDDSI is accessible globally requires translation of the Framework, Testing Methods and Resources and once again, we would not have these wonderful resources without the time and energy of volunteers. We have had wonderful volunteers come forward to generously share their knowledge and experience on IDDSI related topics through the free webinars offered.
The IDDSI Board of Directors remains a board of committed volunteers. We are tremendously grateful to past board members and excited by the energy and commitment of our new board members.
So take a few minutes and send in those nominations by clicking below to:
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FUN, FUN,
FUNNEL TRIVIA
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Which one has been washed 3000 times in a commercial dishwasher? |
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(Answer will be posted in the March e-Bite) |
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United Kingdom Swallowing Research Group (UKSRG) Conference |
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IDDSI is very thankful to the United Kingdom Swallowing Research Group (UKSRG) for the opportunity to host an IDDSI booth at the 2024 conference at the Edgbaston Hotel and Conference Centre, Birmingham, UK. The IDDSI booth was well visited and as ever, everyone was thrilled to receive a complimentary IDDSI funnel and to learn that the 10/box funnels are now available on amazon.co.uk. |
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It was wonderful to see many presentations using IDDSI and many thanks to past board co-chair, Dr. Julie Cichero and past board member, Dr. Catriona Steele for sharing their wisdom and perspectives on the topic & theme of Evidence review of thickener. |
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Dr. Catriona Steele’s presentation: Evidence regarding the efficacy of thickened liquids and an algorithm for appropriate use can be viewed here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DtT8z1hqxI4
Dr. Ben Hanson kindly reminded the audience that IDDSI is a standardised framework for naming, defining and testing modified food textures and drink thickness. IDDSI does not take positions on clinical practice, nor endorse, promote or certify any particular products, programs or services.
Congratulations to the UKSRG for organizing such a wonderful and successful conference!
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REGISTRATION OPENING IN MARCH!
Watch for announcement in the next weeks
US IDDSI Festival 2024
June 5th & 6th, 2024
University of Miami Alumni Center, Florida, USA
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SAVE THE DATE!
UK IDDSI Festival 2024
September 18th & 19th, 2024
KP Centre, Kenmore Avenue, London, UK HA3 8LU
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SAVE THE DATE!
Canada IDDSI Festival 2024
October 22nd & 23rd, 2024 - Humber College, Toronto, ON
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Back by popular demand!
The 2nd Canada IDDSI Festival will again be hosted at Humber College in Toronto from October 22 to October 23, 2024. This expanded event will include pre-event workshops and networking opportunities in addition to the presentations and vendor fair that made the 2023 event such a success.
Learn more about “A Day in the Life with Dysphagia” through compelling speakers, demonstrations and product offerings.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Asia IDDSI Festival 2024
November 29th & 30th, 2024
International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, MY
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Interested to host an IDDSI Festival for your country or region in the future?
Contact office@iddsi.org for more information and let us know your interest.
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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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The IRG Leaders meeting was held January 18, 2024 complete with updates from around the globe. View all the updates here: IRG Global Updates
Congratulations to all IRGs for the wonderful achievements of 2023!
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Italy: Two Italian speech therapists recently completed their master thesis in deglutology at the University of Pisa. Mara Cecchetti, discussed the thesis "NEUROGENIC DYSPHAGIA AND MALNUTRITION: CREATION OF A THERAPEUTIC EDUCATION TOOL FOR SAFE AND FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION" and Arianna Castegnaro discussed the thesis "NEUROGENIC DYSPHAGIA AND SOCIAL ISOLATION: THE INTRODUCTION OF FOODS WITH MODIFIED CONSISTENCY IN THE EDUCATIONAL COURSE OF HOTEL INSTITUTE STUDENTS" for both, the speaker was Dr. Katia Nardi, dietitian at Hospital/University of Pisa. Part of both thesis's (dealing with neurogenic dysphagia and part of the same project) was the development of a recipe book with the IDDSI levels. View the entire recipe book attached here
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USA: Meet IDDSI Inspirations is the theme for February's USIRG Newsletter! Check out the details here
Read more about:
- IDDSI really is a global affair
- A True IDDSI Inspiration: An Early Passion & the Application of IDDSI in Research
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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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Event: Overview of Australian IDDSI Implementation
Presented by Claire Deagan
Date: March 6, 2024 / 1:00 PM Sydney time
To see your local time, click on Show In My Time Zone.
Claire Deagan is a Senior Food Service Dietitian at Cabrini Health, a private healthcare organisation in Victoria, Australia and a founding member of the Australian IDDSI reference group (AUIRG). Her key interests include menu development, integration of electronic systems, allergen management and student supervision. Claire has led the environmental scan project as part of AUIRG to delve into the current state of IDDSI implementation in Australia.
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Event: Aim for the Moon and Reach the Stars - Global Impact of IDDSI
Presented by former IDDSI Co-Chair, Dr Julie Cichero
Date: March 21, 2024 / 2:00 PM Sydney time
To see your local time, click on Show In My Time Zone
Session Description: The IDDSI initiative commenced in 2012 culminating in the publication of the IDDSI Framework in 2017, updated in 2019 to include Level 7 Easy to Chew. The decade since the introduction of IDDSI has seen widespread professional, geographic and cultural adoption. IDDSI provides a common language through standardised terminology and importantly testing methods that is facilitating new avenues of growth in the dysphagia field. IDDSI has accelerated research into food texture, chewing and choking risk and enabled new conversations about classification of the thickness of liquid medication. This presentation will examine IDDSI’s global impact.
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Podcast:
Thank you to Julia & Jule https://dysphagiamatters.org/ for inviting Peter Lam, IDDSI Chairperson & CEO to participate in a podcast about the IDDSI Framework.
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**If you missed the popular webinar “Pros and Cons of Thickening Liquids for Patients with Dysphagia” presented by Laura Brooks and Dr. Anna Miles, you can still watch the recording here.
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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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Dysphagia Research Society Annual Conference 2024 – San Juan, Puerto Rico March 12-15, 2024 https://www.dysphagiaresearch.org/page/2024-Annual-Meeting Visit the IDDSI booth at DRS 2024 and connect with others from the IDDSI community. If you wish to help at the IDDSI booth at DRS 2024, please contact office@iddsi.org
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German Society of Swallowing Disorders Conference – Berlin, DE May 2-5, 2024 https://dg-dysphagie.de/kongress-2024/
- International Symposium on Transdiciplinary Care for Dysphagia – Tainan, TW May 4-6, 2024
- Hong Kong IDDSI in Practice: From Kitchen to Table – May 17, 2024
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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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