Quality of life of older adults in nursing homes in Vietnam
Vu Dung, Nguyen Thi Mai Lan, Vũ Thu Trang, Truong Xuan Cu, Le Minh Thien, Nguyen Sy Thu, Phung Dinh Man, Dau Minh Long, Phan Trọng Ngọ, Lê Minh Nguyệt
Abstract
This study evaluated the quality of life of older adults in Vietnam. A survey was conducted on 291 old people at eight public and private nursing homes using cluster sampling. Quality of life was predicted by gender, duration of stay, center activities and community tangible support, and connection with family. Results were consistent across the four subscales of the Quality of Life Index. Quality of life of Vietnamese older adults depends not only on the quality of services provided by the nursing homes but also on family and community connections.
Topics & Concepts
VietnameseNursing homesGerontologyQuality of life (healthcare)Cluster samplingQuality (philosophy)NursingMedicinePsychologyEnvironmental healthLinguisticsEpistemologyPopulationPhilosophyGeriatric Care and Nursing HomesHealth disparities and outcomesDementia and Cognitive Impairment Research