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Dysphagia Guide
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Whilst co-developed with care home staff, the content of the Dysphagia Guide will be of relevance to other health and social care staff, informal carers, and potentially people with dysphagia themselves.
Dysphagia, which is difficulties chewing and/or swallowing food and drinks, has serious implications for a person’s health and well being with increased likelihood of chest infections, malnutrition, dehydration, choking incidents and hospitalisations.
The resource, which was co-developed with care home staff can be used to support people working in care to gain the relevant level of competency for their role as outlined in the Eating, Drinking and Swallowing Competency Framework.
The Dysphagia Guide e-learning resource, which has been adapted by HEE e-LfH, is made up of five sessions that cover the following topics:
- Essentials
- Food
- Quality and Safety
- Training and Resources
- Workforce
Everyone should complete Essentials and the relevant sections of Food, but dependent on your job role you will find the other sessions helpful.
The Guide can be accessed without registration via smart phones, tablets and laptop/desktop devices although you will need to register with an email address if you want to evidence your learning.
