Articles Vol. 66 No. CĐ11-NCKH 22/08/2025

30. BRISTOL STOOL FORM TYPES AND THEIR ASSOCIATION WITH CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG INPATIENTS RECEIVING TRADITIONAL MEDICINE TREATMENT IN HO CHI MINH CITY

Vo Trong Tuan1,2, Pham Thi Lan Anh1,2, Vo Van Tâm1,2, Duong Thi Ngoc Lan1,2
1 University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh city
2 Đại học Y Dược Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
Corresponding author: ngoclan@ump.edu.vn
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v66iCD11.2826
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Bristol stool form quality of life inpatient traditional medicine.
Abstract

association with clinical characteristics, quality of life, and related factors among inpatients receiving traditional medicine treatment.

Subject and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 386 inpatients at three hospitals in Ho Chi Minh city from April 2024 to February 2025. Stool types were classified using the Bristol scale. Quality of life was assessed using the EQ-5D-5L instrument.

Results: The most common stool type was Bristol type 4 (38.3%), followed by type 3 (21.0%). There were statistically significant associations between stool types and age, gender (p < 0.05). The loose stool group (type 5-7) had significantly higher cholesterol levels than the normal group (p = 0.035). Abnormal stool types tended to have lower EQ-VAS scores, particularly types 1-2 and 6-7. Three quality of life dimensions-mobility, self-care, and usual activities-were significantly associated with stool types (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Stool characteristics are associated with certain clinical indicators and quality of life among inpatients undergoing traditional medicine treatment. Routine assessment of Bristol stool types may enhance comprehensive inpatient care in traditional medicine settings.

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