Hubungan Status Gizi dengan Frailty pada Pasien Lansia dengan DM Tipe 2 di Rs Prof. Chairuddin P. Lubis USU Medan

Abstract

Background. Elderly individuals are highly vulnerable to diabetes and musculoskeletal diseases. Diabetes leads to muscle mass and function loss, which ultimately results in decreased mobility and speed. Inadequate nutrition can also lead to decreased muscle strength and reduced metabolic activity, culminating in frailty. Purposes. This study aims to determine the relationship between nutritional status and frailty in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at Prof. Chairuddin P. Lubis Hospital in Medan. Method. This research is an observational analytical study with a cross-sectional design. The research sample consists of elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at Prof. Chairuddin P. Lubis Hospital in Medan, using consecutive sampling. Nutritional status assessment was done using the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), and frailty assessment was done using the RAPUH questionnaire. Results. From 51 patients, 13.7% were malnourished, and 31.4% experienced frailty. The correlation test with a Chi- Square test between nutritional status and frailty showed a p-value of <0.05. Conclusion. There is a significant relationship between nutritional status and frailty in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at Prof. Chairuddin P. Lubis Hospital in Medan.