A multi-disciplinary team approach to dysphagia management

A multi-disciplinary team approach to dysphagia management

Author: Nestlé Health Science January 19, 2022 Duration: 33:59

In this episode, we will be discussing the importance of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in the management of dysphagia, with independent Speech & Language Therapist, Sandra Robinson & Freelance Dietitian, Caroline Hill. MDTs are long established; however, due to the recent pandemic, they have had to evolve in order to provide effective patient management. So what’s changed and what does best practice look like? Tune in to learn more.


Medical nutrition is a field where science meets the complex realities of patient care every day. Inside Medical Nutrition, from Nestlé Health Science, creates a space for those detailed, practical conversations often missed in broader discussions. Hosted by Dr. Linia Patel, each episode moves beyond theory to tackle the specific challenges and evolving trends faced by healthcare professionals. You’ll hear from a range of expert guests dissecting topics like refining dysphagia protocols or weighing the practical considerations of blended diets for enteral nutrition support. This podcast is built on the understanding that real-world experience is invaluable, so episodes frequently feature peers sharing their frontline insights and case studies. The dialogue is focused, evidence-informed, and designed to provide actionable perspectives that can be reflected upon in clinical practice. It’s a resource for deepening your understanding of how targeted nutritional strategies directly impact patient outcomes. For anyone looking to stay current and engaged with the nuanced decisions in medical nutrition, this series offers a consistent and thoughtful exploration. Tune in to join these essential conversations.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 28

Inside Medical Nutrition
Podcast Episodes
A Food First Approach: Exploring Texture Modified Diets [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:17
Dysphagia Chef Gary Brailsford and Independent Dietitian Caroline Hill sit down to discuss texture modified diets. From myth busting to best practice, they explore how to texture modified diets right, for your dysphagia…
Managing tube fed blended diets in schools [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:41
What happens when children who are on a blended diet go to school? How do children and families manage this? Carol Baguley, Advanced Specialist Paediatric Dietitian from Chailey School, talks to Linia about the practical…
Are tube fed blended diets well tolerated? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:07
More and more parents and carers are asking their dietitians about blended diets. Blending real food to use as an enteral feed through a tube is becoming more widely accepted as a positive way of feeding. Children genera…
An Introduction to Tube Fed Blended Diets [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:00
Clare Thornton-Wood shares her experience of supporting children with blended diets and discusses why they are becoming more popular amongst parents and carers. Why are they preferred by some parents? How do they benefit…
Season 1 Trailer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:52
Tune in and discover what’s in store in the first series of Inside Medical Nutrition, a podcast powered by Nestlé Health Science.