Cutting wastage, boosting nutrition*: Low-volume vs standard ONS
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Nov 2023 ･ 30 min watch
Key takeaways
In this webinar, Dr Shelley Roberts discusses:
- The recent pilot trial ‘Low volume vs standard oral nutrition supplement wastage in hospital: a pilot comparative effectiveness trial’.
The pilot trial aims to assess consumption and wastage of compact vs standard volume ONS, to prepare for a larger scale trial. Learn about the potential trends toward reduced wastage and significantly increased energy & protein intake when patients consumed Fortisip Compact Protein.
Dr Shelley Roberts
Is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian working as an Allied Health Research Fellow, in a conjoint position between Griffith University and Gold Coast Health. Dr Roberts’ research focuses on improving nutrition among hospitalised patients, with particular interests in patient participation in care and patient centred care; healthcare technologies; and knowledge translation.
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*A 2023 pilot study at Gold Coast University Hospital found trends toward reduced wastage and significantly increased energy & protein intake when patients consumed Fortisip Compact Protein over 3 days compared to a standard 200ml ONS.
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