Scope to improve consumption of oral nutritional supplements to manage malnutrition in cancer patients using novel sensory nutrition techniques

Dietary counselling combined with oral nutritional supplements (ONS) has demonstrated clinical effectiveness in enhancing nutritional status and addressing undernutrition in cancer patients. Despite these benefits, negative sensory experiences often associated with ONS have been linked to poor adherence. This thesis investigated the sensory perception and acceptance of ONS among cancer patient cohorts, aiming to identify strategies to improve compliance. By utilizing various sensory evaluation methodologies, the research also sought to assess their suitability for cancer patients, thereby contributing to advancements in sensory science tailored to this population.

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University of Galway

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University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses)