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Form: Continuing the Dysphagia Plan of Care After Going Home

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Dysphagia precautions don’t end when someone leaves a hospital or care facility. This form is designed for Speech-Language Pathologists to fill out for patients and family in order to improve carry-over of strategies to reduce risk of dysphagia after returning to a home environment. Looking for this resource in Spanish? Find it here.
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Dual and Mixed Consistencies

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Dual or mixed consistencies are made up of both liquids and solids, which can make management and tolerance of these types of foods even more difficult. This handout explains what dual/mixed consistencies are, provides examples, explains why these consistencies are challenging, and provides suggestions for compensatory strategies.
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Consistency Testing Methods for IDDSI Levels

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.
The IDDSI website provides a lot of helpful information for standardizing the testing of consistencies for solids and liquids; however, it can be overwhelming to locate all of the information needed for a full understanding. This resource provides all of the information required to understand each type of test, which test is appropriate for each […]
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