Dysphagia

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• Australian Standards for Texture Modified Foods and Fluids

  Last Reviewed: 2014-11-18 – Poster  

  This poster developed in partnership with the Dietitians Association of Australia and Speech Pathology Australia provides agreed upon standards for a number of levels and definitions of thickened fluids and texture-modified foods within the Australian context for the assessment and management of feeding and swallowing difficulties.

   Target Audience: Consumer

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• Competencies for Dysphagia Assessment and Management in Dietetic Practice

  Last Updated: 2017-07-26 – Practice Guideline  

  Competencies required for safe, ethical, and effective practice in dysphagia related-care developed by the Alliance of Canadian Dietetic Regulatory Bodies in June 2017.

   Target Audience: Professional

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