Quality of life of elderly patients with type 2 diabetes at Thai Binh Provincial GeneralHospital
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https://doi.org/10.62685/tbjmp.2024.14.01Tóm tắt
Objective: This study aimed to assess the QoL of elderly patients with T2DM at Thai Binh Provincial General Hospital and identify associated factors influencing their QoL.
Method: A total of 303 elderly patients aged 60 and above were recruited. QoL was measured using SF-36 questionnaire. Socio-demographic data, nutritional status, and comorbidities were also collected. Statistical analyses were conducted to evaluate associations between these variables and QoL scores.
Results: The average QoL score among participants was 48.7 ± 7.4. Significant differences in QoL were observed by age, with patients aged 60-69 reporting the highest scores (50.7 ± 7.2) and those aged 80 and older the lowest (46.0 ± 6.6), p = 0.0002. Comorbidities significantly impacted QoL; patients with neurological disorders had scores of 46.9 ± 7.1 compared to 50.0 ± 7.3 for those without (p = 0.0002).
Conclusion: Elderly patients with T2DM at Thai Binh Provincial General Hospital experience a reduced QoL, primarily influenced by age and comorbidities. Comprehensive management strategies addressing these factors are essential for enhancing the QoL of this population. These findings underscore the importance of targeted interventions and resource allocation to improve diabetes care and overall well-being, particularly for elderly patients in resource-limited settings.
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