ModuleSwallowing
Persona: Dietitians — stroke nutrition, dysphagia coordination, and cardiometabolic risk (concepts)
Dietitian-focused module: cardiometabolic nutrition priorities after stroke, coordination with dysphagia texture plans, protein/energy considerations in rehab, and practical counseling strategies (conceptual)
ClinicianClinicianIntermediate25 minClinical (pro)
Educational only
Educational only — diet plans must be individualized and coordinated with clinical swallow guidance.
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If there is choking with trouble breathing, aspiration with respiratory distress, or sudden neurologic decline: activate local emergency response immediately per protocol. Follow swallow safety guidance for all oral intake.
What you'll learn
- Coordinate nutrition plans with dysphagia safety constraints
- Align dietary counseling with secondary prevention guidelines
- Support practical behavior change with caregivers
- Identify red flags requiring clinical escalation
Secondary prevention nutrition themes
- Heart-healthy patterns
- Salt reduction themes
- Weight/metabolic considerations
Dysphagia coordination
- Follow SLP texture recommendations
- Hydration planning
- Nutrient density within texture limits
Rehab nutrition concepts
- Energy needs
- Protein adequacy
- Meal timing with fatigue
Counseling strategies
- Small swaps
- Shopping/meal prep support
- Caregiver inclusion
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