Food Insecurity: Limitations of Emergency Food Resources for Our Patients
Food Insecurity: Limitations of Emergency Food Resources for Our Patients
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DOI：
10.1007/s11524-012-9750-2
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发表时间：
2013-06-01
影响因子：
6.6
通讯作者：
Leng, Jennifer
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作者：
Gany, Francesca;Bari, Sehrish;Leng, Jennifer
在医疗服务不足的患者中，食物不安全的比率很高。我们分析了食品储藏室对纽约市患有内科疾病的癌症患者的需求的反应，目的是找出可用食品资源的障碍。我们从60个食品储藏室收集的数据表明，紧急食品系统目前无法满足患者的需求。无障碍问题包括有限的服务时间和文件要求。食品服务在提供的食物数量和有营养、可口的选择数量方面受到限制。需要额外的紧急粮食资源和长期办法，在患者的整个治疗期间为他们提供持续的粮食支持。
Rates of food insecurity are high among medically underserved patients. We analyzed food pantry responsiveness to the needs of medically ill cancer patients in New York City with the intent ofidentifying barriers to available food resources. Our data, collected from 60 pantries, suggest that the emergency food system is currently unable to accommodate patient needs. Accessibility issues include restricted service hours and documentation requirements. Food services were limited in quantity of food provided and the number of nutritious, palatable options. Additional emergency food resources and long-term approaches that provide ongoing food support to patients throughout their treatment period are needed.