The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI)
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:
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 IDDSI Hong Kong.
Introduction to IDDSI: Cantonese
IDDSI Tests
IDDSI Flow Test Instructions
IDDSI Flow Test – Level 1
IDDSI Fork Drip Test – Level 3
Comparison Level 1-3
IDDSI Flow Test – Level 2
Spoon Tilt Test – Level 4
Flow & Fork Drip – Level 3
Fork Pressure – Level 5
Fork Pressure – Level 6
Resources from © The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative 2019 @ https://iddsi.org/framework/.