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ArticlePatient preference and adherence2018

Health-related quality of life in elderly diabetic outpatients in Vietnam.

Huong Thi Thu Nguyen, Mackenzie Pi Moir, Thanh Xuan Nguyen, Anh Phuong Vu, Long Hoang Luong, Tam Ngoc Nguyen, Long Hoang Nguyen, Bach Xuan Tran, Tung Thanh Tran, Carl A Latkin and 3 more

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5 · Who and what money

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13 authors at 7 institutions in 4 countries.

Huong Thi Thu NguyenDepartment of Gerontology, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam, thuhuonglk@hmu.edu.vn.
Mackenzie Pi MoirSchool of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Thanh Xuan NguyenNational Geriatric Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam, thuhuonglk@hmu.edu.vn.
Anh Phuong VuHanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Long Hoang LuongNational Geriatric Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam, thuhuonglk@hmu.edu.vn.
Tam Ngoc NguyenDepartment of Gerontology, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam, thuhuonglk@hmu.edu.vn.
Long Hoang NguyenSchool of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Bach Xuan TranInstitute for Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Tung Thanh TranInstitute for Global Health Innovations, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam.
Carl A LatkinBloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Melvyn Wb ZhangBiomedical Global Institute of Healthcare Research & Technology (BIGHEART), National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Roger Cm HoDepartment of Psychological Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Huyen Thanh Thi VuDepartment of Gerontology, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam, thuhuonglk@hmu.edu.vn.
Vietnam National University, Hanoi · VNJohns Hopkins University · USBloomberg (United States) · USDuy Tan University · VNHanoi Medical University · VNNational University of Singapore · SGUniversity of Alberta · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHealth-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an important indicator for designing care and treatment services for patients with diabetes. This is especially true given its rapid increase among the elderly population in Vietnam. HRQoL data in elderly diabetic Vietnamese are currently limited. This study aimed to 1) measure the HRQoL of elderly patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in Vietnam and 2) identify related factors and their relationship with HRQoL. PATIENTS AND

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted. We recruited 171 patients aged ≥60 years with T2DM at the Outpatient Department, National Geriatric Hospital from June to November 2015. Patients were asked to evaluate their health status using the EuroQol Five Dimensions Three Levels (EQ-5D-3L) and the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Sociodemographic, diabetic treatment, and management characteristics were collected. Multivariate Tobit regression was used to determine which factors were associated with HRQoL, and the strength of this relationship.

resultsPatients reported some problems in all areas of the EQ-5D: pain/discomfort (50.9%), mobility (33.3%), anxiety/depression (24.0%), usual activities (21.1%), and self-care (10.5%). The mean EQ-5D index score was 0.80 (SD=0.20), and the mean EQ-VAS was 57.5 (SD=14.4). Patients who were male, lived in an urban area, could afford treatment, were taking fewer medications, and monitored blood pressure often (1-4 times a week) had a higher EQ-5D index when compared to other groups. Meanwhile, a longer duration of diabetes and older age were negatively associated with the EQ-5D index. Patients with any comorbidity had lower VAS scores than their counterparts.

conclusionThe presence of diabetes and comorbidity were responsible for a significant decrease in HRQoL. Screening and identifying health problems, providing prompt treatment, and facilitating self-management among patients have the potential to increase diabetic patients' HRQoL.

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