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2308-3840 (online) |
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Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 160, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA |
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Nutrition & Dietetics |
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Systematic Reviews |
| Article Title |
Impact of post-discharge nutritional interventions on hospital readmissions: A systematic review
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Invited Manuscript |
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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. |
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2026-03-10 06:59 |
| Citation |
Lim D, Chwa A, See KC. Impact of post-discharge nutritional interventions on hospital readmissions: A systematic review. World J Meta-Anal 2026; 14(1): 114237 |
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https://www.wjgnet.com/2308-3840/full/v14/i1/114237.htm |
| DOI |
https://dx.doi.org/10.13105/wjma.v14.i1.114237 |
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