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The Impact of Education Sources on Patient Compliance with the Recommended Oral Nutritional Supplement (ONS) Intake: A Qualitative Survey.

Natalija Uršulin-Trstenjak, Damir Poljak, Bojan Šarkanj, Melita Sajko, Ivana Dodlek Šarkanj

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Natalija Uršulin-TrstenjakDepartment of Food Technology, University North, Trg dr. Žarka Dolinara 1, HR-48000 Koprivnica, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0003-2704-8090
Damir PoljakGeneral Hospital Varaždin, Ivana Meštrovića 1, HR-42000 Varaždin, Croatia.ORCID 0009-0002-2616-5885
Bojan ŠarkanjDepartment of Food Technology, University North, Trg dr. Žarka Dolinara 1, HR-48000 Koprivnica, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0002-1567-6455
Melita SajkoDepartment of Nursing, University North, 104. Brigade 3, HR-42000 Varaždin, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0002-2483-6721
Ivana Dodlek ŠarkanjDepartment of Food Technology, University North, Trg dr. Žarka Dolinara 1, HR-48000 Koprivnica, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0002-8481-9974

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Abstract

backgroundNutritional support through oral nutritional supplements (ONSs) is important for patients. It leads to improved nutritional intake and better clinical and economic outcomes.

objectivesThe problem that often accompanies the use of ONSs is their consumption below the optimal prescribed doses. One of the reasons for this is patient education on the importance of ONS intake. This study investigated hospitalized patients and focused on the impact that educational sources have on ONS intake. It also investigated patient compliance with the intake of the prescribed dose, and the time of initiation and discontinuation of ONS consumption.

methodsA qualitative survey using an anonymous questionnaire was conducted on 120 hospital patients across three locations in the Republic of Croatia: Varaždin General Hospital, the Special Hospital for Chronic Diseases in Novi Marof, and the hospital for lung diseases and tuberculosis in Klenovnik. Data were collected by independent nurses and analyzed using appropriate statistical tests, including Shapiro-Wilk, Levene, Mann-Whitney, and χ

resultsThere is a statistically significant difference between compliance with the intake at home and the source of information on how to consume ONSs (

conclusionsOnly 47.95% complied with the recommended dose of ONS intake at home who received the information from a nurse, if we look at the information source. There is a clear need to change patient education by developing a standardized form and tools accessible to patients. After six months, most patients discontinue ONS consumption. Further research is necessary to determine whether a medical specialist is the reason for discontinuation, or whether discontinuation happened due to insufficient education on the importance of ONS intake.

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Dietary SupplementsNutritional SupportPatient CompliancePatient Education as TopicAdministration, OralAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCroatiaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchSurveys and Questionnairescompliance with ONS intakeeducation sourcesoral nutritional supplements (ONSs)patientsstatistically significant differences

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