Texture-modified diets (TMDs) are commonly prescribed for older adults with swallowing
difficulties to improve swallowing safety. The International Dysphagia Diet Standardization …

ABSTRACT Background The International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI)
has created global standardized definitions for texture-modified diets (TMDs) and thickened …

Abstract Purpose Purpose: Between 55–65% of residents living in residential aged care
facilities (RACFs) experience dysphagia and are prescribed texture-modified diets by a …

Objectives Over 35 000 people live in residential aged care facilities (RACF s) in New
Zealand. Texture‐modified diets (TMD s) are commonplace. They are associated with …

Dysphagia has become more prevalent with age. Thus, the demand for texture-modified
diets (TMDs) has increased. While the nutritional perspectives have been studied, the …

Dysphagia is estimated to affect~ 8% of the world's population (~ 590 million people).
Texture-modified foods and thickened drinks are commonly used to reduce the risks of …

Purpose The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) is an
international standardized framework for texture-modified diets (TMDs). However, user …

Dysphagia is a highly prevalent eating and swallowing disorder among elderly people,
impacting negatively on the health and well‐being of those afflicted. With increasing …

Texture‐modified foods and thickened fluids play a major role in clinical treatment for
individuals who suffer from swallowing difficulties (known as dysphagia). International …

One of the most common treatments for dysphagia is the provision of texture-modified food
and thickened liquids. To improve patient safety, a standardised terminology has been …