IDDSI Flow Test

 

The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework of terminology and definitions includes an objective measurement for liquid thickness

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The IDDSI flow test classifies IDDSI Levels 0-3 based on their rate of flow.

IDDSI Flow Test Instructions

Videos of IDDSI flow test can be found here: http://iddsi.org/framework/drink-testing-methods/ or in the IDDSI App

 
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Use of Framework

The IDDSI Framework and Descriptors are licensed under the CreativeCommons Attribution Sharealike 4.0 Licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode.

Attribution is requested as follows: (c) The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative 2016 @http://iddsi.org/framework/. Attribution is NOT PERMITTED for derivative works incorporating any alterations to the IDDSI Framework that extend beyond language translation.