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Malnutrition and Depressive Symptoms in Elderly Palliative Care Patients.
J Palliat Care
October 2022
Gaziantep Dr Ersin Arslan Education Research Hospital, Sahinbey, Gaziantep, Turkey.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the link between malnutrition and depressive symptoms in older patients receiving palliative care, involving 136 participants with an average age of about 75.
- Findings reveal that 39.7% of these patients were malnourished and 79.4% exhibited depressive symptoms, with a significant inverse relationship between nutrition and mood (r = -0.750).
- The results suggest that improving nutrition and mental health support can enhance the quality of life for patients in palliative care.