Dysphagia Support
WHAT IS Dysphagia Support?
Dysphagia refers to difficulty swallowing, which can impact nutrition and safety. This support involves preparing and assisting with meals and fluids in ways that prevent choking, aspiration, and malnutrition, while maintaining dignity and enjoyment.
Skills
Knowledge
- Follow mealtime support plans and feeding strategies
- Prepare and test foods and fluids for correct texture
- Support safe positioning and pacing during meals
- Identify and respond to signs of choking or aspiration
- Use communication aids and adaptive equipment as needed
- Swallowing and respiratory anatomy
- Dysphagia symptoms and causes
- IDDSI food/fluid texture levels
- Infection control and oral hygiene procedures
- Emergency procedures for choking
This support is part of Daily Personal Activities (High Intensity).
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