Click on the links below to access the resources. If you have any trouble accessing these or have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch: renee@swallowandspeechtherapy.com
FOR CAREHOME MANAGMENT - Guidelines on how to best support dysphagia needs at your care home. These standards have been formally endorsed by the New Zealand Speech-Language Therapy Association (NZSTA)
FOR GP’s and NURSE PRACTITIONERS - How to identify your patients with dysphagia
Simple Dysphagia Screening Tool - EAT-10 -If they score 3 or higher then a referral to SLT should be considered
“Risk Feeding” Guideline - When texture modification is no longer appropriate, use this guide alongside your SLT and your resident/whānau to help decision making around eating and drinking
FOR KITCHEN STAFF/ CHEFS/COOKS - The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) is your new best friend. Start your journey towards becoming dysphagia and IDDSI competent and be inspired by the world of texture modified food! It’s more than just puree we promise…
International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) Framework
NURSES and CARE SUPPORT STAFF - Identifying your residents with dysphagia and how to best support them at meal times
Simple Dysphagia Screening Tool - EAT-10 (if they score 3 or higher then a referral to SLT should be considered)
International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) Framework
General Safe Swallowing Strategies - Many resident will need more specific and individualised strategies so make sure you liaise with you SLT to ensure you have the right ones for those you are supporting
Free Water Protocol - If your SLT has recommended this for someone you care for then download this info! Thickening liquids aren’t the only option and in fact if implemented by someone without the expertise can actually create more harm than good. Always consult your local SLT to see if a Free Water Protocol might be appropriate for your residents.
Dining with Dementia - Information booklet about dysphagia for people with a Dementia
INDIVIDUALS, FRIENDS and WHĀNAU
International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) Framework
Dining with Dementia - Information booklet about dysphagia for people with a Dementia
