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ArticleJournal of cancer survivorship : research and practice2025

Medically tailored meals in lung cancer care: patient experiences from the NutriCare Clinical Trial.

Caroline E Owens, Laura Keaver, Divina Chandiramani, James McCann, Mary Kathryn Cohen, Joya Chandra, Carolyn J Presley, Jessica R Bauman, Lori Pai, Sue Daugherty and 3 more

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Caroline E OwensTufts University, Boston, USA. caroline.owens@tufts.edu.
Laura KeaverAtlantic Technological University, Sligo, Ireland.
Divina ChandiramaniTufts University, Boston, USA.
James McCannTufts University, Boston, USA.
Mary Kathryn CohenTufts University, Boston, USA.
Joya ChandraThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA.
Carolyn J PresleyThe James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, USA.
Jessica R BaumanFox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, USA.
Lori PaiTufts Medical Center, Boston, USA.
Sue DaughertyMetropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance (MANNA), Philadelphia, USA.
Jade SmithThe Ohio State University, Columbus, USA.
Colleen SpeesThe James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, USA.
Fang Fang ZhangTufts University, Boston, USA.

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Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation GRT00055763
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Abstract

purposeTo understand the perceptions and experiences of participants in NutriCare, a randomized controlled trial of medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling using medical nutrition therapy informed by motivational interviewing for patients with lung cancer.

methodsDescriptive analysis of exit surveys and thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with 21 intervention arm (NutriCare) trial participants.

resultsMost exit survey respondents reported overall satisfaction with the intervention, particularly with the nutrition counseling. In comparison, satisfaction with the medically tailored meals was more variable. Six main themes emerged from qualitative analysis: (1) convenience of medically tailored meals, (2) support navigating cancer and treatment impacts, (3) preference for fresher and more flavorful foods, (4) desire for increased food choice and meal flexibility, (5) dietitians' role in providing nutrition expertise and social support, and (6) enhanced motivation and knowledge promoting behavior change.

conclusionsOverall, participants valued the convenience of the NutriCare intervention, emphasizing the logistic ease of home-delivered meals and remote nutrition counseling during cancer treatment. Many participants felt the intervention supported their nutritional needs and overall well-being. Our findings underscore the perceived benefits of nutrition education and counseling in tandem with direct provision of food and point to a need for further research on tailoring FIM interventions for diverse patients with lung cancer. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: Food is Medicine interventions, like NutriCare, show promise in supporting the nutrition and well-being of vulnerable patients with lung cancer, with additional benefits when combined with personalized nutrition counseling.

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DietFood is medicineLung cancerMedically tailored mealsNutrition counselingQualitative research

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