IDDSI
The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) was founded in 2013 with the goal of developing new international standardised terminology and definitions to describe texture modified foods and thickened liquids used for individuals with dysphagia of all ages, in all care settings, and all cultures.
Three years of work by the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Committee culminated in the 2016 release and 2017 publication of the IDDSI Framework consisting of a continuum of 8 levels (0-7). Levels are identified by numbers, text labels and colour codes.
Translations of IDDSI:
Translations of the IDDSI Framework and testing methods:
Resources of IDDSI:
Test Card: Flow test
Test Card: Food test
Testing Reference Cards: View
Full IDDSI Framework Poster: View
IDDSI Framework Adult and Pediatric Poster: View
Framework A3 Poster: View
IDDSI Hong Kong Reference Group:
IDDSI is now seeking volunteers to be part of a new Hong Kong Reference Group representing diverse stakeholders including health professionals, dysphagia patients and their care givers as well as food industry representatives. Previous involvement in IDDSI implementation is not necessary. For further information and application, please contact Hong Kong.
Introduction to IDDSI: Cantonese
IDDSI Test
IDDSI Flow Test Instructions
IDDSI Flow Test -Comparison Level 1-3
IDDSI Flow Test – Level 1
IDDSI Flow Test – Level 2
IDDSI Flow Test and Fork Drip Tese – IDDSI Level 3
IDDSI Fork Drip Test – IDDSI Level 3 Moderately Thick
IDDSI Spoon Tilt Test – IDDSI Level 4 Extremely Thick
IDDSI Fork Pressure. Fork Drip, Spoon Tilt, Chopstick, and Finger Tests – Level 5 Minced & Moist
IDDSI Fork Pressure. Fork Drip, Spoon Tilt, Chopstick, and Finger Tests – Level 6 Soft & Bite Sized
Resources from © The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative 2019 @ https://iddsi.org/framework.