Nutrition and Hydration in Adults with Dysphagia

Purpose

To increase awareness of dysphagia in order to inform nutritional management and ongoing care for adults with swallowing difficulties.

Learning Outcomes

During the programme there will be opportunity to:

• Explain causes, signs and complications of dysphagia
• Discuss the nutrition and hydration issues associated with dysphagia- identification and management of these in collaboration with the service user and MDT
• Develop holistic nutritional care plans by applying strategies to optimise nutritional and fluid intake for each IDDSI Level
• Discuss ethical considerations relating to dysphagia

Audience

Dietitians Band 5 and above, working with patients with dysphagia

Method

1 day face to face, theory and practical

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