IDDSI vs MASA Swallowing Exam

Have the IDDSI framework at your fingertips - get access to the descriptors and look up the different IDDSI food texture and drink thickness tests easily either in the lab, office or at home. The IDDSI Framework is culturally sensitive, measurable and applicable to individuals of all age groups in all care settings, designed in an effort to help those with dysphagia.

MASA (Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability) is a scoring tool for the standardized MASA standardized clinical examination of swallowing. This app automatically scores the exam as administered by a clinician. Results include a total score (out of a maximum of 200), a dysphagia severity ranking, an aspiration risk index ranking, and a graphic profile of strengths and weaknesses identified by the examiner. This MASA app is available as a monthly or yearly subscription. Your subscription entitles you to unlimited access to the MASA scoring tool. The subscription will not automatically renew. Once the subscription period expires, you won't be automatically charged. You will be prompted to renew your subscription the next time you use the app. The home screen will let you know when your subscription will expire. You can choose to renew before your subscription expires. The MASA app is intended for dysphagia clinicians assessing their patients. Always seek a doctor or trained healthcare professional’s advice when interpreting the results of a MASA clinical examination of swallowing. Please see our terms of use at https://fdi2.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/FDI-terms.pdf