Current status of cognitive impairment among older adults attending Hai Phong Medical University Hospital in 2026

OBJECTIVE: To describe the characteristics of cognitive impairment among older adults attending Hai Phong Medical University Hospital in 2026. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 405 people aged 60 years and older attending outpatient clinics at Hai Phong Medical University Hospital from 10/2025 to 5/2026. Cognitive function was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination scale (Mini-Mental State Examination - MMSE). RESULTS: 18.5% of study participants had cognitive impairment. Word recall and attention and calculation had the highest rates of impairment (73.6% and 61.5%). The prevalence of cognitive impairment differed across age groups, educational levels, and marital status. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of cognitive impairment among older adults attending Hai Phong Medical University Hospital is high. The cognitive functions primarily impaired were recall; attention and calculation. Periodic assessment of cognitive function in older adults is necessary.