Profile of Elderly Patients with Cognitive Impairments in the Geriatric Outpatient Clinic Universitas Airlangga Hospital

The elderly population in Indonesia continues to increase, accompanied by a rising prevalence of cognitive impairment influenced by factors such as age, sex, education, marital status, medical history, treatment, and substance use. This cross-sectional descriptive study aimed to identify the profile and risk factors of cognitive impairment among elderly patients at the geriatric clinic of Universitas Airlangga Hospital. Cognitive function was assessed using the Indonesian version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA-INA) during September–October 2025. Of 88 patients assessed, 82 (93.2%) scored below 26, indicating cognitive impairment, with most patients’ assessment resulting in mild cognitive impairment (53%), which was most prevalent among individuals aged 60–69 years, women, retirees or unemployed individuals, and those with elementary-level education. Most patients were married, had comorbidities such as hypertension and diabetes mellitus, were undergoing treatment, and did not consume caffeine or cigarettes. These findings align with existing literature and highlight the high burden of cognitive impairment in this population, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and further research.