On the Relationship Between Frailty, Nutritional Status, Depression and Quality of Life Among Older People.
Ayele Semachew KasaVictoria TraynorShu-Chun LeePeta DruryPublished in: International journal of older people nursing (2024)
This research indicates that older people living in communities who are identified as frail often suffer from a poor nutritional status, depression and reduced QOL. It suggests that healthcare professionals in Sub-Saharan countries would benefit from recognising the frailty in this population, and developing interventions aimed at enhancing nutrition, mental health and overall well-being.