Raising nurses' awareness of nutritional supplements

Area of Science:

• Clinical Nutrition
• Patient Care
• Healthcare Education

Background:

• Hospitalized patients are susceptible to malnutrition.
• Oral nutritional supplements are crucial for managing patient nutrition.
• Patient adherence to supplements can be a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop an educational poster for nurses.
• To increase awareness regarding the importance of chilling oral nutritional supplements.
• To highlight the significance of patient flavor preferences in supplement intake.

Main Methods:

• Poster development focused on evidence-based practices.
• Dissemination strategy aimed at nursing staff.
• Emphasis on practical aspects of supplement administration.

Main Results:

• The poster effectively communicates key messages on supplement preparation.
• It serves as a tool to prompt nurses about chilling and flavor considerations.
• Aims to improve patient acceptance and consumption of nutritional supplements.

Conclusions:

• Educating nurses on supplement preparation can enhance patient nutrition.
• Chilling and considering patient preferences are simple yet effective strategies.
• This approach supports improved nutritional outcomes in hospitalized patients.