THỰC TRẠNG TỰ CHĂM SÓC VÀ NHU CẦU PHỤC HỒI CHỨC NĂNG CỦA NGƯỜI CAO TUỔI TẠI PHƯỜNG VỊ XUYÊN THÀNH PHỐ NAM ĐỊNH NĂM 2021

Abstract

Objectives of research: describe the self-care situation and identify factors related to the rehabilitation demands of the elderly. Subjects and methods: a cross-sectional descriptive study on 384 elderly people of Vi Xuyen ward, Nam Dinh city. Results: on the ability to perform daily activities: 52.1% of the elderly need help with eating; 28.4% of the elderly need help with changing clothes; 43.5% elderly need help sitting; 9.1% of the elderly need help standing. Effects of reduced mobility and living capacity on the elderly: 33.1% of the elderly had the above feelings to interrupt their work and 8.1% of the elderly suffered from painful sensations that prevented them from sleeping. 49.7% of the elderly have rehabilitation needs; those with mobility difficulties and those with difficulties in daily living activities had higher demands of rehabilitation rates than those without, with OR is 2,16 and 1,24 respectively (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The elderly are at risk of reduced mobility, so they need rehabilitation to help reduce difficulties in daily living and have a better quality of life.