Manejo da disfagia mediado por tecnologia: guia fotográfico para identificação de consistências alimentares.

Abstract

Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder that can cause significant damage to an individual's quality of life, such as complications related to eating, chewing and swallowing, as well as malnutrition and social isolation. The treatment of dysphagia involves modifying the consistency of food and drink in order to ensure safe eating. In view of this, the aim of this study was to develop a photographic guide to food and drink consistency mediated by Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The study was of the methodological type and was carried out in two stages, the first of which was related to the preparation of audiovisual materials and the second, a photographic guide. The guide was made up of a compilation of photos and videos of food and drink with different consistencies, in accordance with IDDSI's international standardisation. The final content was organised in an ICT-mediated e-book format, where QR codes conveyed the audiovisual resources. This photographic guide helps people with dysphagia to identify the consistency levels of food and drink, improve their quality of life and promote safe eating.