Table 2.
Themes.
| (1) Taste changes | (2) Smell changes | (3) Altered eating behavior |
|---|---|---|
| I. Nature •Intensity •Quality •Bad taste •Preference |
I.Nature •Intensity •Quality •Hedonics |
I. Food liking •Less desired foods •More desired foods •Home-cooked meals •Fluctuation of food choices |
| II. Timing •Onset •Transience |
II. Timing •Onset •Transience |
II. Appetite
•Changes in appetite •Corticosteroids |
| III. Association •Mucositis •Specific chemotherapeutic agent •Treatment-related intervention |
III. Association •Nausea •Specific chemotherapeutic agent •Treatment-related intervention •Negative experience |
|
| IV. Impact •Frustration •Dissapointment |
IV. Impact •Irritation |
|
| V. Coping •Adding (strong) flavors •Trying foods •Brushing teeth •Eating sweets •Drinking |
V.Coping •Avoiding unpleasant smells •Covering unpleasant smells |