QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH HEART FAILURE AT THONG NHAT HOSPITAL IN 2023

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Objectives: To evaluate the quality of life (QoL) among elderly patients with heart failure (HF) treated at Thong Nhat Hospital in 2023. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted to assess the QoL of 300 elderly inpatients (≥ 60 years old) diagnosed with HF from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023. Data were collected using the SF-36 and Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) tools. Results: 55.33% of patients reported moderate-to-poor overall health, with a mean physical health score of 23.51 ± 19.61 (62% poor, 27.33% moderate-to-poor). Mental health scores were comparatively higher, averaging 57.84 ± 10.84, with 67.67% reporting moderate-to-good outcomes. Marital status, education level, disease duration, and comorbidities (atrial fibrillation) significantly influenced the maintenance of a good QoL. Conclusion: Maintaining a good QoL among elderly HF patients was predominantly moderate-to-poor, especially concerning physical health. Factors such as marital status, educational attainment, duration of illness, and comorbidities were significant determinants of maintaining a good QoL.