ASSESSMENT OF FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING IN ELDERLY OUTPATIENTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS AT TIEN GIANG CENTRAL GENERAL HOSPITAL, VIETNAM

Abstract

 This study aimed to assess the functional status in instrumental activities of daily living and to describe associated factors among elderly outpatients with diabetes mellitus. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Tien Giang Central General Hospital
from March to May 2021, involving 250 patients aged 60 years and older. Data were collected through interviews using the Vietnamese
validated Lawton-Brody Instrumental Activities of Daily Living scale. The results showed that 62.8% of participants were independent, while 37.2% were partially or fully dependent in performing instrumental activities of daily living. Statistical analysis identified significant associated factors, including gender, place of residence, occupation, diabetic complications, smoking, alcohol consumption, physical exercise, and daily dietary habits. The findings highlighted the need to integrate functional screening into outpatient diabetes management to enable early detection and appropriate interventions.