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Trial reportPublic health nutrition2026

Wellbeing and quality of life secondary outcomes from a Mediterranean Diet and walking randomised controlled trial in older Australians.

Ella L Bracci, Courtney R Davis, Denny Meyer, Michael Kingsley, Jeff Breckon, Catherine Itsiopoulos, Helen Macpherson, Kade Davison, Andrew Scholey, Greg Kennedy and 3 more

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13 authors.

Ella L BracciClinical and Health Sciences, https://ror.org/028g18b61University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-7319-027X
Courtney R DavisJustice and Society, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Denny MeyerCentre for Mental Health and Brain Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Michael KingsleyDepartment of Exercise Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Jeff BreckonSchool of Health and Life Sciences, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK.
Catherine ItsiopoulosSchool of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia.
Helen MacphersonInstitute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia.
Kade DavisonAllied Health and Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Andrew ScholeyCentre for Mental Health and Brain Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Greg KennedyCentre for Mental Health and Brain Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Leonie SegalHealth Economics and Social Policy Group, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Andrew PipingasCentre for Mental Health and Brain Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Karen J MurphyClinical and Health Sciences, https://ror.org/028g18b61University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) and physical activity (PA) can enhance mood and support psychological wellbeing in adults. However, the combined effect is relatively unknown. MedWalk aimed to determine the combined effect on wellbeing, psychological health and quality of life (QoL), compared to a control group.

designThis is an analysis of secondary outcomes from the MedWalk 12-month cluster-randomised controlled trial. Participants completed the Total and Secure Flourishing Index (FI), the four domain General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) and the 8-domain Assessment of Quality of Life (AQoL-8D). Data were analysed using general linear models using change scores (FI and AQoL-8D) or generalised linear mixed models with a time × group interaction effect (GHQ-28).

settingIndependent living facilities across South Australia and Victoria in 2021-2022.

participantsOne hundred and sixty-one older men and women.

resultsParticipants were 74·9 ± 5·9 years of age and predominantly female (74 %). A greater improvement was found for the MedWalk group (marginal means (MM) = 1·65, se = 1·36) than the control group (MM = -2·50, se = 1·32) for the Total Flourish score (

conclusionsCombined MedDiet and walking interventions can modify psychological health, wellbeing and QoL in relatively healthy populations.

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Diet, MediterraneanMental HealthQuality of LifeWalkingAgedAged, 80 and overAustralasian PeopleExerciseFemaleHumansMalePsychological Well-BeingSouth AustraliaSurveys and QuestionnairesVictoriaMediterranean DietPsychological healthQuality of lifeWellbeing

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PMCPMC13087977

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