IDDSI
Medical abbreviation · Rehabilitation
| Stands for | International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
IDDSI stands for International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative, a rehabilitation abbreviation.
Global framework that standardizes names and testing for texture-modified foods and thickened drinks, using levels 0 to 7 from thin liquids to regular foods. It replaced older terms such as nectar-thick and honey-thick.
Example: Diet: IDDSI level 5 minced and moist, level 2 mildly thick liquids.
Usage notes
Developed by an international committee and published in 2015, with adoption in the US and other countries around 2019. Simple tests, such as the flow test with a 10 mL syringe and the fork pressure test, check consistency. The name uses British spelling.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.