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Published: 2026-07-06
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v67iCD8.5692
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Vol. 67 No. CĐ8-NCKH
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Ngọc, D. T., Viên, B. Ái, Bình, P. H., & Huân, N. T. (2026). A SURVEY ON LIFESTYLE, LIVING ENVIRONMENT, AND FUTURE CARE PREFERENCES AMONG OLDER VIETNAMESE PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEART FAILURE. Vietnam Journal of Community Medicine, 67(CĐ8-NCKH). https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v67iCD8.5692

A SURVEY ON LIFESTYLE, LIVING ENVIRONMENT, AND FUTURE CARE PREFERENCES AMONG OLDER VIETNAMESE PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEART FAILURE

Duong Thi Ngoc1, Bang Ai Vien1, Pham Hoa Binh1, Nguyen Thanh Huan1
1 University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh city

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Abstract

Objectives: To describe the lifestyle, living environment, and future wishes of older adults with chronic heart failure


Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on older adults (≥ 60 years old) receiving outpatient treatment for chronic heart failure at Thong Nhat Hospital and University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City from September to November 2025.


Results: The survey included 130 older adults with chronic heart failure, with a median age of 70 [65–79]. Males accounted for 52.3%, and females for 47.7%. A total of 60.8% of patients preferred aggressive treatment at the end of life, while 39.2% opted for palliative care. Most patients (70.8%) expressed a wish to be cared for and die at home; however, 27.7% had not yet considered this issue. Female patients reported lower rates of alcohol and tobacco use compared to males. The most common comorbidities included hypertension (75.4%), dyslipidemia (66.9%), and chronic coronary syndrome (50.8%).


Conclusions: Older patients with chronic heart failure require comprehensive management. This includes integrating advance care planning (ACP) into chronic heart failure management and considering gender differences in treatment counseling.

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Older adults, Heart failure, End-of-life care, Advance Care Planning, Palliative care

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