Publications by authors named "Luc Viet Tran"
Prevalence of Geriatric Syndromes among Older Outpatients with Dementia.
Dement Geriatr Cogn Dis Extra
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- * Researchers found that all participants experienced multiple geriatric syndromes, with an average of five per person, highlighting issues like loss of independence and reduced lower body strength.
- * The study emphasizes the need for improved healthcare strategies to assess and address these syndromes in older adults with dementia in Vietnam.
Fear of Falling: Exploring Associated Factors among Elderly Residents in the Rural Communities of Vietnam.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
May 2024
This research aimed to explore factors associated with the fear of falling (FOF) among community-dwelling older adults in Vietnam. A cross-sectional study was conducted in five communes in Soc Son, Hanoi, Vietnam, from March to June 2017. We recruited a total of 487 participants, which provided sufficient data for analysis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHealth-Related Quality of Life among Older Adults with Dementia Living in Vietnamese Nursing Homes.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
January 2024
Better understanding of the quality of life among nursing home residents with dementia is important for developing interventions. The objectives of this cross-sectional study were to examine factors associated with poor health-related quality of life in older people with dementia living in nursing homes in Hanoi, Vietnam. In-person interviews were conducted with 140 adults who were 60 years and older with dementia, and information about their quality of life was obtained using the Quality of Life in Alzheimer's Disease (QOL-AD) scale.
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