Free Handouts
This page features a curated collection of free, downloadable handouts related to informed consent, shared decision-making, and dysphagia management.
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Benefits and Risks Associated with Texture-Modified Diets
This is a living document that summarizes research studies on the benefits and risks of texture-modified documents. It WILL be added to as new articles are identified.
Informed Consent Process Checklist
This easy-to-read checklist walks you step-by-step through the informed consent process for diet texture modifications. NOTICE: This is intended for use with adults only.
Informed Consent Template (Macro-Enabled Word Document)
This is a template for informed consent for diet texture modifications. It is a macro-enabled Word document. The template will not work unless you have macros enabled.
This handout summarizes capacity in the context of legal informed consent. NOTICE: This document does not replace legal advice from a lawyer or attorney.
Informed Consent Decision-Making Visual Aids
These visual aids were designed to facilitate the informed consent process for diet texture modifications. You can print them, cut them out, and laminate them for repeated use.
Thickening Without Instrumentation - An EBP Review
This handout briefly summarizes why it is not recommended to use thickener products without first obtaining an instrumental swallow study (either VFSS/MBSS or FEES).
Thickener Product Summary Handout
Thickener products are not a one-size-fits-all solution for dysphagia. Many have contraindications for certain patient populations. Others may impact blood sugar levels or lead to obesity in children. How do you keep all of this information straight? Lucky for you, Dysphagia Outreach Project gathered all the information you didn’t know you needed to know about commercial thickeners and put it in these handy charts.