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Date Published: 17/11/2025
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v555i3.16158
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Vol. 555 No. 3 (2025)
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Nguyễn, V. T., Mai, D. K., Trần, T. P. L., & Cao, Đình H. (2025). PREVALENCE AND IMPACT OF FRAILTY ON RESPIRATORY FUNCTION IN ELDERLY OUTPATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE AT THONG NHAT HOSPITAL. Vietnam Medical Journal, 555(3). https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v555i3.16158

PREVALENCE AND IMPACT OF FRAILTY ON RESPIRATORY FUNCTION IN ELDERLY OUTPATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE AT THONG NHAT HOSPITAL

Văn Tân Nguyễn, Duy Khang Mai, Thị Phương Lan Trần, Đình Hưng Cao

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Background: Frailty is a common syndrome among older adults that can significantly affect respiratory function, particularly in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Objective: To determine the prevalence of frailty and its impact on elderly patients with COPD. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 223 patients aged ≥60 years who were receiving outpatient follow-up at Thong Nhat Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, from August 2024 to April 2025. Frailty status was assessed using the FRAIL score. Result: The prevalence of frailty in the study population was 51.1%. The FRAIL score showed a moderate negative correlation with predicted %FEV₁ (r = -0.58; p < 0.01), indicating that higher frailty scores were associated with reduced pulmonary function. Most patients were classified as GOLD stage 1 or 2. Conclusion: Frailty is common in elderly patients with COPD and has a significant negative impact on respiratory function. Screening for frailty should be integrated into routine care to optimize treatment strategies and improve quality of life in this patient population.

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COPD, elderly, espiratory function

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