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Positioning During Eating
Ideal positioning during eating• Seatedonafirmsurface,suchasthestraightchairprovidedintheroom
• Feetflatonthefloor• Equalweightbearingonbothbuttocks(nottiltedtooneside)
• Sittingupstraightorslightlyforward(exception:someonewithhipprecautionsshouldnotbendforwardgreaterthan90degrees)
• Abletorestbothforearmsonthetablewithelbowbent,withouthikingattheshoulderorslouchingtoreachthetray
• Headupright,inmidline(middleofthebody)withchinslightlytuckeddown
Other tips• Ifanindividualneedstobeinbedorinarecliner,trytofollowtheaboveguidelines.Usetowelsorpillowstohelpwithproperpositioning.
• Ifneeded,foodcouldbetakenoffthetrayforbetteraccessfortheindividual.
• Usecontrastingcolorsfortheindividualwithlowvision(i.e.,whitenapkinsandplatesonacoloredplacemat,whitemilkinablackcupandblackcoffeeinalightcup).
• Adaptiveequipment,suchasaplateguardorutensilswithbuiltuphandles,maybeappropriate.
• AnOccupationalTherapyconsultforevaluationoffeedingskills(physicianorderrequired)maybeappropriateifanindividualhas:
–Tremors –Observationofexcessivespillingwhenthe
individualisintheidealposition –Severearthritis –Difficultyreachingtobedsidetableforcup –Difficultyholdingstandardcup –Visionproblemsthatinterferewitheating –Patientreportsproblemswithfeedinghim/herself• ASpeechTherapyconsultforswallowing(physicianorderrequired)maybeappropriateifanindividualhas:
–Difficultyswallowing –Chokingorcoughingduringeating –Pocketingoffood –Unexplainedelevatedtemperature –Cognitiveissuesrelatedtoeating
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Sitting Positioning
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The information presented is intended for general information and educational purposes. It is not intended to replace the advice of your health care provider. Contact your health care provider if you believe you have a health problem.
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