Impact of electronic bedside meal ordering systems on dietary intake, patient satisfaction, plate waste and costs: A systematic literature review.
Kristen L MacKenzie-ShaldersKirsty MaunderDaniel SoRebecca NorrisSally McCrayPublished in: Nutrition & dietetics: the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia (2020)
Despite the increase in healthcare foodservices adopting digital health solutions, there is limited research specifically measuring the impact of electronic bedside meal ordering systems on patient and organisational outcomes. This study highlights potential benefits of electronic bedside meal ordering systems for hospitals using traditional paper menu systems, while also identifying the need for continued research to generate evidence to understand the impact of this change and inform future successful innovations.