Articles Vol. 66 No. VoL 66. English Version No 1, 2025 08/08/2025

47. EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT ON DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES IN ELDERLY PATIENTS AT BACH MAI HOSPITAL'S REHABILITATION CENTER IN 2025

Nguyen Thi Thu Trang1, Vu Thi Loan1
1 Hai Duong Medical Technical University
Corresponding author: thutrang.ntt.2211@gmail.com
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v66iVoL.English Version.2991
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Keywords
Cognitive impairment Daily living function (or Activities of Daily Living - ADLs) Elderly people (or older adults) Rehabilitation
Abstract

Objective: (1) To describe the characteristics of cognitive impairment in elderly patients undergoing treatment at Bach Mai Hospital's Rehabilitation Center in 2025; (2) To analyze the impact of cognitive impairment on daily living activities in elderly patients at Bach Mai Hospital's Rehabilitation Center in 2025.

Research methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Bach Mai Hospital's Rehabilitation Center.

Research results: The study revealed that 62.5% of elderly patients at the center experienced cognitive impairment, primarily of a mild degree. Notably, the 60-69 age group showed the highest prevalence of cognitive impairment, reflecting a trend of the condition affecting younger elderly individuals. Furthermore, a clear correlation emerged: the more severe the cognitive impairment, the higher the level of dependence in daily activities, with 70% of cognitively impaired patients exhibiting severe reliance. This confirms that cognitive impairment significantly impacts the independence of elderly patients.

Conclusion: Cognitive impairment has a direct and strong link with daily living function. The more cognitive impairment, the more severely the ability to perform daily activities was affected, leading to a higher level of dependence.

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