Análisis descriptivo del estado de salud en los adultos mayores de la parroquia la Carolina - Imbabura
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2024
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PUCE - Ibarra
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El estudio se centra en la aplicación de las Esferas de Valoración Geriátrica Integral (VGI) de adultos mayores en la comunidad La Carolina, Imbabura, Ecuador, durante el período octubre 2023 - febrero 2024. La VGI es una herramienta fundamental para evaluar la salud y calidad de vida de este grupo poblacional, permitiendo la identificación de necesidades y riesgos para la intervención oportuna. El objetivo de la investigación fue describir el estado de salud de los adultos mayores de la comunidad La Carolina. Para ello, se aplicaron estas escalas de VGI a una muestra de 72 adultos mayores, utilizando un muestreo probabilístico. Los resultados del estudio indican que la población adulta mayor estudiada en la comunidad La Carolina es predominantemente femenina, el nivel de educación es bajo y realizan actividades físicas de manera independiente. En cuanto a la salud mental, no se encontraron signos de depresión, pero sí un alto riesgo social debido a las condiciones socioeconómicas. Este estudio brindó información valiosa que servirán en el futuro para el desarrollo de intervenciones de promoción de la salud y prevención de enfermedades en la población adulta mayor de la comunidad La Carolina. A partir de esta investigación se concluye que la de Valoración Geriátrica Integral es una herramienta útil para evaluar la salud integral de los adultos mayores y la identificación de problemas de salud temprana, lo que puede ayudar a prevenir eventos adversos y mejorar la calidad de vida de esta población vulnerable.
The study focuses on the application of the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Spheres (VGI) of older adults in the La Carolina community, Imbabura, Ecuador, during the period October 2023 - February 2024. The VGI is a fundamental tool to evaluate health and quality of life of this population group, allowing the identification of needs and risks for timely intervention. The objective of the research was to describe the health status of older adults in the La Carolina community. To this end, these VGI scales were applied to a sample of 72 older adults, using probabilistic sampling. The results of the study indicate that the older adult population studied in the La Carolina community is predominantly female, the level of education is low and they perform physical activities independently. Regarding mental health, no signs of depression were found, but a high social risk was found due to socioeconomic conditions. This study provided valuable information that will be used in the future for the development of health promotion and disease prevention interventions in the older adult population of the La Carolina community. From this research, it is concluded that the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment is a useful tool to evaluate the comprehensive health of older adults and the identification of early health problems, which can help prevent adverse events and improve the quality of life of this vulnerable population.
The study focuses on the application of the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Spheres (VGI) of older adults in the La Carolina community, Imbabura, Ecuador, during the period October 2023 - February 2024. The VGI is a fundamental tool to evaluate health and quality of life of this population group, allowing the identification of needs and risks for timely intervention. The objective of the research was to describe the health status of older adults in the La Carolina community. To this end, these VGI scales were applied to a sample of 72 older adults, using probabilistic sampling. The results of the study indicate that the older adult population studied in the La Carolina community is predominantly female, the level of education is low and they perform physical activities independently. Regarding mental health, no signs of depression were found, but a high social risk was found due to socioeconomic conditions. This study provided valuable information that will be used in the future for the development of health promotion and disease prevention interventions in the older adult population of the La Carolina community. From this research, it is concluded that the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment is a useful tool to evaluate the comprehensive health of older adults and the identification of early health problems, which can help prevent adverse events and improve the quality of life of this vulnerable population.
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Adultos mayores, Valoración geriátrica integral, Estado de salud, Calidad de vida