TÌNH TRẠNG TRẦM CẢM Ở NGƯỜI BỆNH SUY DINH DƯỠNG CAO TUỔI TẠI BỆNH VIỆN LÃO KHOA TRUNG ƯƠNG NĂM 2023

Abstract

Objective: To assess the rate of depressive symptoms among older patients having malnutrition in National Geriatric Hospital. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among outpatients and in patients in National Geriatric Hospital in 2023. Nutritional stutus was assessed by using MNA – SF (Mini Nutritional Assessment – short form). Depressive symptoms were evaluated by using Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-4). Results: There were 410 elderly patients recruited into the study. The average age of the study group was 76.3 ± 7.8 years. The proportion of women is 52.6%. The rate of depression in elderly malnourished patients is 38.1%. This rate is higher in the group at low risk of malnutrition (13.8%). According to the GDS-4 assessment scale, the most common symptom of depression is not feeling happy most of the time (18.3%); Next is 14.0% of elderly people who often feel depressed and sad; 6% feel their life is empty and hopeless. Conclusion: The rate of depression in elderly malnourished patients is 38.1%. Routine screening for depression is needed in patients with malnutrition.