The Correlation between Chronic Complications and Loneliness in the Elderly with Diabetes Mellitus at the Geriatric Clinic of Dr. Soetomo Hospital
Zahira Syifa Arradhin1, Erikavitri Yulianti2*, Novira Widajanti3, Andini Dyah Sitawati2
Abstract
Introduction: Chronic complications of DM are interrelated with physical and socio-psychological changes in the elderly which then make the elderly feel inferior and lead to social isolation behavior. Social isolation due to chronic complications of DM which is influenced by factors such as geriatric syndrome, social stigma, and low self-esteem can make sufferers feel lonely. Methods: Observational analytic study with a cross-sectional approach through structured interviews of elderly patients aged ≥ 60 years with diabetes mellitus at the Geriatric Clinic of Dr. Soetomo Hospital in the period February to June 2024. Results: Fisher’s Exact test analysis to determine the correlation between chronic complications of DM with loneliness obtained p value = 0.497 (p> 0.05). The results of crosstabulation to see the effect of geriatric syndrome in the correlation between chronic complications of DM and loneliness obtained p value = 0.011 (p < 0.05) in the group of elderly patients with chronic complications of DM. Conclusion: There was no significant correlation between chronic complications of DM and loneliness in elderly patients with diabetes mellitus at the Geriatric Clinic of Dr. Soetomo Hospital, but there was a significant effect of geriatric syndrome on loneliness in elderly patients suffering from chronic complications of DM.
Keywords
diabetes mellitus; chronic complications; loneliness; elderly.
Cite This Article
Arradhin, Z. S., Yulianti, E., Widajanti, N., Sitawati, A. D. (2024). The Correlation between Chronic Complications and Loneliness in the Elderly with Diabetes Mellitus at the Geriatric Clinic of Dr. Soetomo Hospital. International Journal of Scientific Advances (IJSCIA), Volume 5| Issue 6: Nov-Dec 2024, Pages 1523-1528, URL: https://www.ijscia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Volume5-Issue6-Nov-Dec-No.763-1523-1528.pdf
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