Quality of Life (QOL), Nursing Home Residents, Vietnam.
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
Vietnam's rapidly aging population has increased the demand for institutional care, highlighting the importance of understanding quality of life (QoL) among older adults in nursing homes. This cross-sectional study, conducted in 2025 in Hanoi, will explore associations between QoL and factors such as demographics, health status, and social support. Data will be collected through structured interviews using validated tools (e.g., WHOQOL-BREF, Barthel Index, MSPSS, MNA-SF, NRS, GDS-15) and analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. The study expects to show that functional independence and strong social support are linked to better QoL. Findings will provide evidence to guide nursing practice, care planning, and policy development for older adults in Vietnam's long-term care facilities.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * \- Aged 60 years or older * Had resided in a nursing home for at least 3 months * Capable of verbal communication and able to participate in a face-to-face interview - Had adequate cognitive function to complete the questionnaire, defined as a MoCA score ≥ 26 * Provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Has significant language barriers, such as being unable to communicate in Vietnamese or only speaking a minority language for which the research team does not have an appropriate interpreter. * Is experiencing acute medical conditions requiring emergency treatment or is under medical isolation as required by public health regulations (e.g., in cases of acute infectious diseases).