by AutumnCare | Dec 10, 2018 | Industry Updates, Nursing Notes
IDDSI have developed an international standardised framework for people with dysphagia who require texture modified food and thickened fluids. The new framework includes global terminology and definitions designed to work for people from all cultures. This terminology...
by AutumnCare | Mar 15, 2018 | Nursing Notes
Dysphagia is the medical term used to describe swallowing difficulties. Dysphagia (swallowing disorder) affects approximately 8% of the general population. This is 580 million people worldwide. Dysphagia can result from a number of different medical conditions, such...
by AutumnCare | Mar 14, 2018 | Nursing Notes
In the UK over 3 million adults are malnourished. Over 30% of adults admitted to the hospital are malnourished. This figure rises to 35% for people residing in care settings. From 2011-2012 19.2 billion pounds was spent on malnutrition across health and social care. ...
