Using implementation science to promote evidence-based nutritional care in healthcare settings: A mixed-methods systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Up to half of hospital inpatients are malnourished, a condition that prolongs recovery, increases complications and raises healthcare costs. Although evidence-based nutritional care can mitigate these effects, its routine implementation remains inconsistent.

Objective

To synthesise and evaluate current evidence on the implementation and the clinical effectiveness of strategies designed to promote evidence-based nutritional care practices within healthcare settings.

Methods

A mixed-methods systematic review followed the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines. Fifteen databases were searched for studies published between January 2015 and January 2025 that evaluated implementation strategies targeting evidence-based nutrition care for any patient or healthcare pro

SUBMITTER: Molle J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12510114 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature