Abstract:In dysphagia, food or water cannot be delivered safely through the oral cavity to the stomach; both are treated using texture-modified food and thickened fluid. Before, each country had its own diet modifications and texture measurement standards. In 2012, the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) was developed by several countries. Owing to cultural differences, it was necessary to determine whether the IDDSI could well be applied to clinicians and patients without difficulties in Ea… Show more
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