Effect of Medically Tailored Meals on Clinical Outcomes in Recently Hospitalized High-Risk Adults

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MTMs did not reduce all-cause hospitalizations within 90 days post-discharge, but were linked to lower mortality and fewer heart failure-related hospitalizations.

Adding virtual nutritional counseling to MTMs did not provide additional benefits.

This study highlights the potential benefits of MTMs in reducing mortality and heart failure-related hospitalizations, supporting the integration of MTMs into healthcare for high-risk patients

Summary of Conclusion/Findings

The study evaluated the impact of medically tailored meals (MTMs) on clinical outcomes in recently hospitalized high-risk adults with heart failure, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease. Participants were randomized to receive 10 weeks of MTMs, with or without virtual nutritional counseling, compared to usual care. The primary outcome was all-cause hospitalization within 90 days post-discharge. The study found that MTMs did not significantly reduce all-cause hospitalizations but were associated with lower mortality and fewer heart failure-related hospitalizations. No additional benefit was observed with virtual nutritional counseling.