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Purposively recruited participants included former inpatients or caregivers who discussed their experiences in face\u2010to\u2010face focus groups.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Thematic analysis revealed three key themes: (1) Familiar food as a source of comfort in an unfamiliar environment, (2) Cultural traditions as wisdom for health and healing, and (3) Food as a contributor to physical recovery. Findings highlight the multifaceted role of culturally appropriate hospital food beyond basic nutrition, including its ability in supporting emotional well\u2010being, cultural identity, and physical healing when feeling already vulnerable amid the unfamiliar daily activities of hospital wards.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Hospital food plays an important role in comfort, cultural identity, and recovery for CALD patients. 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