ReviewThe journal of nutrition, health & aging2022
Factors Affecting Adherence, Intake, and Perceived Palatability of Oral Nutritional Supplements: A Literature Review.
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35 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Factors influencing adherence to oral nutritional supplementation in patients with gastrointestinal neoplasms: a mixed methods systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Pooled it
- "Nebulized lidocaine for intractable cough in hospice care: a comprehensive review of efficacy, safety, and future perspectives".BMC palliative care · 2025Pooled it
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- Effect of a new plant-based high-energy oral nutritional supplement in adult malnourished patients: an open-label, randomized clinical trial.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Trial
- Optimizing accelerometer implementation in a gerotherapeutic trial: Feasibility, adherence, and operational insights of ABLE.PLOS digital health · 2026Article
- Achieving Protein Requirements Through Oral Feeding in Children with Congenital Heart Disease: A Narrative Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- 'I have to drink it to survive': patients' experiences and barriers to adherence to oral nutritional supplements in cancer care: a qualitative study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- BiofortifiedMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Collaborative Practice in Oral Nutritional Supplement Provision: The Critical Role of Pharmacists in the Patient Journey.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Understanding preferences regarding protein-enriched plant-based products of patients with lived experience of (risk of) malnutrition - a grounded theory study.BMC nutrition · 2026Article
- Advances in Nanoparticle-Based Vitamin Delivery Systems for Precision Nutrition and Improved Bioavailability.AAPS PharmSciTech · 2026Review
- Sensory Acceptability and Sensory Profiles of Flavoured Foods for Special Medical Purposes: A Quantitative Descriptive Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Factors Influencing Dietary Supplement Selection Among Older Adults in Iran: A Discrete Choice Experiment.Patient preference and adherence · 2026Article
- 3-month oral nutritional supplementation adherence impacts positively on survival in malnourished older patients following hip fracture: a real-life study.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Sensory Characteristics of Probiotic-Containing Foods: A Multidisciplinary Perspective on Enhancing Acceptability and Consumer Adherence.Nutrients · 2025Review
- Research on the demand, preference for oral nutritional supplementation in people with colorectal cancer in the postoperative period: A qualitative study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Impact of lipids modulation on growth, histology, structural integrity, and thermo-biochemical profile of Cyprinus carpio fry.Fish physiology and biochemistry · 2025Article
- Oral nutritional supplement compliance among hospitalized cancer patients: a cross-sectional study based on the KAP model.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Home-based enteral nutrition self-management challenges in young and middle-aged patients with Crohn's disease: a qualitative study.BMJ open · 2025Article
- Effects of Kinesio taping and extracorporeal shock wave therapy in combination with exercise in sarcopenic older adults: a study protocol of a double-blinded, randomized controlled trial.BMC geriatrics · 2025Article
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Abstract
Oral nutritional supplements (ONS) are a clinically effective and relatively inexpensive way to supplement the diet of patients with, or at risk of, undernutrition. Good adherence is a primary determinant of the effectiveness of ONS. However adherence can be problematic for those with the greatest clinical need, such as undernourished older adults. This review aimed to appraise the available literature for the factors (contextual, personal and product related) affecting patient adherence and perceived palatability of ONS, identify areas requiring improvement and uncover gaps in the evidence to guide the focus of future research. Contextual factors identified were healthcare staff and the timing of administration. Personal factors included sensory changes and motivation which alter experience of and desire to consume ONS. The product's sensory characteristics determined palatability and intake, but undesirable attributes, such as off-flavours, can stem from nutritional ingredients. The contribution made by aroma to older adults' experience of ONS was a comparatively under-researched area. Further research should address this evidence gap to optimise the flavour, aroma profile and palatability for undernourished older consumers, thereby optimising intake. A combined multidisciplinary effort involving strategic expansion of research, industry development and clinical practice should simultaneously address the factors identified, to provide the best approach to improve adherence.
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