Study protocol for a randomized, parallel-group trial to compare the effectiveness of registered dietitian and occupational therapy services on fall risk among home-delivered meal recipients

Abstract Background Home-delivered meal recipients are among the most susceptible to fall-related morbidity and mortality given their complex health characteristics. While meal services funded through federal appropriations aim to reduce malnutrition and promote health, the provision of meals alone...

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Published in:	BMC Geriatrics
Main Authors:	Lisa A. Juckett, Shivam Joshi, J. Madison Hyer, Govind Hariharan, Kali S. Thomas, Mequeil L. Howard, Leah E. Bunck, Melinda L. Rowe, Andrea Devier, Kelly Parrett, LifeCare Alliance SixtyPLUS Team
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2026-04-01
Subjects:	Home and community-based services health promotion aging social determinants of health
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-026-07376-z

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