Publication Name	World Journal of Meta-Analysis
Manuscript ID	114237
Country	Singapore

Category	Nutrition & Dietetics
Manuscript Type	Systematic Reviews
Article Title	Impact of post-discharge nutritional interventions on hospital readmissions: A systematic review
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Donovan Lim, Amir Chwa and Kay Choong See
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Corresponding Author	Donovan Lim, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 10 Medical Dr. Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore. e0949262@u.nus.edu
Key Words	Adults; Acute; Discharge; Nutritional intervention; Nutritional support; Nutritional supplementation; Nutrition therapy; Readmission
Core Tip	Unplanned hospital readmissions are costly and often preventable. This systematic review synthesised thirteen trials assessing nutritional interventions delivered after discharge, including dietary counselling, oral nutritional supplements, and structured follow-up. Results were mixed. Comprehensive and sustained strategies, especially those involving dietitians and caregiver support, were most effective at reducing readmissions in older adults. Even when readmission was unaffected, improvements in nutritional status, quality of life, and physical function were noted. Integrating dietitians into discharge planning may represent a cost-effective strategy to reduce unplanned hospital readmissions and improve patient outcomes.
Citation	Lim D, Chwa A, See KC. Impact of post-discharge nutritional interventions on hospital readmissions: A systematic review. World J Meta-Anal 2025; In press

Received	2025-09-15 07:10
Peer-Review Started	2025-09-15 07:11
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-09-25 09:03
Return for Revision	2025-09-26 01:38
Revised	2025-10-08 04:58
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Second Decision by Editor	2025-12-22 02:35
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-22 08:18
Articles in Press	2025-12-22 08:18
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ISSN	2308-3840 (online)
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