Vietnam's rapidly aging population has increased the demand for institutional care, highlighting the importance of understanding quality of life (QoL) among older adults in nursing homes. This cross-sectional study, conducted in 2025 in Hanoi, will explore associations between QoL and factors such as demographics, health status, and social support. Data will be collected through structured interviews using validated tools (e.g., WHOQOL-BREF, Barthel Index, MSPSS, MNA-SF, NRS, GDS-15) and analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. The study expects to show that functional independence and strong social support are linked to better QoL. Findings will provide evidence to guide nursing practice, care planning, and policy development for older adults in Vietnam's long-term care facilities.
Background: The aging of Vietnam's population has led to a growing demand for institutional care, underscoring the need to understand the quality of life (QoL) among older adults living in nursing homes. This study aims to identify and analyze factors associated with QoL, with a focus on demographic characteristics, health- related status, and perceived social support. Methods: A cross-sectional study will be conducted in 2025 using convenience sampling from selected nursing homes in Hanoi. Participants will be aged 60 years or older, have resided in the facility for at least three months, be cognitively capable of communication, and provide informed consent. Data will be collected via structured face-to-face interviews using standardized instruments, including the WHOQOL- BREF, Barthel Index, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA-SF), Numerical Raiting Scale (NRS) and Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15). SPSS version 27 will be used for data analysis, employing descriptive and inferential statistics such as t-tests, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation, and multiple linear regression. Expected Results: It is anticipated that higher levels of functional independence and perceived social support will be positively associated with better QoL outcomes. Expected Conclusion/Implications: Findings from this study are expected to contribute to evidence-based nursing practice and inform care planning and policy- making to improve the well-being of older adults in long-term care facilities in Vietnam.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
176
Bach Nien Thien Duc Nursing home, Dien Hong Nursing Home, Nhan Ai Nursing Home, Social Protection Center Hanoi 1, Social Protection Center Hanoi 2, Social Protection Center Hanoi 3
Hanoi, Vietnam
RECRUITINGFactors associated with quality of life of nursing home residents in Vietnam
WHOQOL-BREF (Vietnamese validated version, 26 items) is a widely used instrument for assessing quality of life across four domains: Physical Health (7 items), Psychological (6 items), Social Relationships (3 items), and Environment (8 items), along with 2 global items on overall quality of life and general health. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale, and domain scores are transformed to a 0-100 scale, with higher scores indicating better quality of life. In this study, all 26 items will be administered to older adults residing in nursing homes to evaluate multidimensional quality of life, enabling analysis of its associations with demographic characteristics, health status, and perceived social support.
Time frame: 3 months after baseline
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