Implementation of Food is Medicine Programs in Healthcare Settings: A Narrative Review.

ABSTRACT: Food is Medicine (FIM) programs to improve the accessibility of fruits and vegetables (FVs) or other healthy foods among patients with low income and diet-related chronic diseases are promising to improve food and nutrition security in the United States (US). However, FIM programs are relatively new and implementation guidance for healthcare settings using an implementation science lens is lacking. We used a narrative review to describe the evidence base on barriers and facilitators to FIM program integration in US healthcare settings following the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, and Sustainment (EPIS) Framework. Evidence surrounding the EPIS Inner Context was a focus, including constructs Leadership, Organizational Characteristics, Quality and Fidelity Monitoring and Support, Or

SUBMITTER: Houghtaling B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11535093 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature