What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to adapt and validate the Oral Frailty Index-8 for assessing oral frailty in Turkish older adults.

February 27, 2026

Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Oral Frailty Index-8 for Turkish Older Adults.

Q: What does this research mean for the field?

The Oral Frailty Index-8 for Turkish older adults (OFI-8-TR) is a valid and reliable tool for assessing oral frailty and identifying swallowing-related and nutritional vulnerabilities. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Key Points

The aim is to adapt and validate the Oral Frailty Index-8 for assessing oral frailty in Turkish older adults.
Cultural adaptation of the OFI-8 instrument for Turkish population.
Validation of reliability and validity through tests and assessments.
Use of the index in routine geriatric evaluations.
The OFI-8-TR was found to be a valid and reliable tool.
It effectively identifies swallowing-related vulnerabilities.
The index aids in nutritional assessment among older adults.

Abstract

The OFI-8-TR is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing oral frailty and identifying swallowing-related and nutritional vulnerability in older adults. Its brevity and multidimensional structure make it a practical screening tool for routine geriatric assessments to support early identification of swallowing- and nutrition-related vulnerability.

Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Oral Frailty Index-8 for Turkish Older Adults.

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