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The Relationship Between Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, Frailty, and Quality of Life in Older Adults Residing in Nursing Homes

Huzurevı̇nde Yaşayan Yaşlı Bireylerin Akdenı̇z Dı̇yetı̇ne Uyumu, Kırılganlık ve Yaşam Kalı̇tesı̇ İlı̇şkı̇sı̇

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2026-09-30
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Therefore, it is important to conduct further multicenter, prospective studies on this subject among older individuals residing in nursing homes.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: This study investigates the relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean diet, frailty, and quality of life among older adults nursing home residents.
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Key Findings & Data:Material and Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted between March and May 2024 in a nursing home in İzmir with 111 participants aged 65 and older.
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Conclusion & Impact:Therefore, it is important to conduct further multicenter, prospective studies on this subject among older individuals residing in nursing homes.
🔬Design:Araştırma Makalesi
📍Scope:2024 Verileri
⚙️Variables:Akdeniz diyeti · beslenme · kırılganlık

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Objective: This study investigates the relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean diet, frailty, and quality of life among older adults nursing home residents. Material and Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted between March and May 2024 in a nursing home in İzmir with 111 participants aged 65 and older. Sociodemographic data were recorded, and nutritional status was assessed using the Mini Nutritional Assessment- Short Form. Frailty was evaluated with the Frail Nursing Home Scale, quality of life with the CASP-19 scale, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet with the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener. Results: The mean age of participants was 77.25±3.99 years, and 48.6% were female. A total of 75.7% stayed in the nursing home for less than four years. High adherence to the Mediterranean diet was found in 78.4%, moderate in 10.8%, and acceptable in 10.8%. Frailty was identified in 61.3%, and severe frailty in 6.3%. Malnutrition was present at 14.4%, while 64% were at risk. No significant association was found between Mediterranean diet adherence and frailty (p>0.05). However, frailty was negatively associated with perceived constraints in quality of life (r=-0.271, p<0.05) and nutritional status (r=-0.357, p<0.05), while adherence to the Mediterranean diet positively correlated with quality of life (r=0.183, p<0.05). Conclusion: Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and frailty are among the factors influencing the quality of life in older adults. The lack of a significant association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and frailty may be attributed to the fact that the vast majority of participants exhibited high adherence to the Mediterranean dietary pattern. Nutritional status is also closely linked to quality of life in the older adults. Therefore, it is important to conduct further multicenter, prospective studies on this subject among older individuals residing in nursing homes.

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Amaç: Bu araştırmanın amacı huzurevinde yaşayan yaşlı bireylerde Akdeniz diyetine uyum, kırılganlık ve yaşam kalitesi ilişkisinin incelenmesidir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı, kesitsel nitelikte gerçekleştirilen araştırma Mart-Mayıs 2024 tarihleri arasında İzmir ilinde bir huzurevinde yaşayan 65 yaş ve üstü 111 katılımcı ile yürütülmüştür. Katılımcıların yüz yüze görüşme yöntemiyle sosyodemografik bilgileri kaydedilerek, beslenme durumlarının değerlendirilmesinde ‘Mini Nütrisyonel Değerlendirme Kısa Form’, kırılganlığın değerlendirilmesinde ‘Frail Bakımevi Ölçeği’, yaşam kalitesinin ölçülmesinde ‘Yaşlılarda Yaşam Kalı̇ tesı̇ ölçeği’ ve Akdeniz diyetine uyumun değerlendirilmesinde ‘Akdenı̇ z Dı̇ yetı̇ ne Bağlılık’ ölçekleri kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: Katılımcıların ortalama yaşı 77,25±3,99 yıl olup, %48,6’sı kadındır. Huzurevinde kalış süresi %75,7’sinin 4 yılın altındadır. Akdeniz diyetine %78,4’ü sıkı, %10,8’i orta, %10,8’i ise kabul edilebilir düzeyde uyum göstermektedir. Yüzde 61,3’ü kırılgan, %6,3’ü ise şiddetli kırılgan olarak belirlenmiştir. Beslenme durumları açısından %14,4’ü malnütrisyonlu, %64’ü malnütrisyon riski altındadır. Yaşam kalitesi puan ortalaması 28,91±5,80 olup, özerklik ve memnuniyet algısı alt boyutu puan ortalaması 21,91±4,92, engel algısı alt boyut ortalaması 6,95±1,95’tir. Akdeniz diyetine uyum ile kırılganlık ilişkili bulunmamış olup (p>0.05), yaşam kalitesinin engel algısı boyutu kırılganlık (r=-0,271, p<0,05), Akdeniz diyetine uyum (r= 0,183, p<0,05) ve beslenme durumu (r=-0,357, p<0,05) ile ilişkilidir. Sonuç: Araştırmamızda Akdeniz diyetine uyum ile kırılganlığın yaşlılarda yaşam kalitesini etkileyen faktörlerden olduğu gösterilmiştir. Akdeniz diyetine uyumun kırılganlık ile ilişkili bulunmaması katılımcıların büyük çoğunluğunun Akdeniz diyetine sıkı uyum göstermesinden kaynaklanmış olabilir. Yaşlı bireylerin beslenme durumu da yaşam kalitesi ile ilişkilidir. Bu nedenle huzurevinde kalan yaşlılarda bu konu üzerinde çok merkezli, prospektif daha ileri çalışmaların yapılması önemlidir.

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Aslan, M., Ergin, B., Gündoğdu, N., Yilmaz, M. (2026). The Relationship Between Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, Frailty, and Quality of Life in Older Adults Residing in Nursing Homes. İzmir Katip Çelebi Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi, Cilt: 11 Sayı: 3, 527–533. https://doi.org/10.61399/ikcusbfd.1647630

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