scholarly journals El Aprendizaje y Servicio como herramienta para laaplicación de los objetivos de Salud Pública en el colectivode personas mayores

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-73
Author(s):  
Lucia Cea Soriano ◽  
José Pulido Manzanero ◽  
Paloma Astasio ◽  
Paloma Ortega ◽  
Juana Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Treatment Compliance ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Community Centers ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Service Project ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
Use Of Health Services

Introducción: Las personas mayores recurren con más frecuencia a los servicios sanitarios. El elevado consumo de medicamentos dificulta el cumplimiento terapéutico en este colectivo asociándose a un mayor riesgo de reacciones adversas. El objetivo de este proyecto es evaluar el conocimiento y manejo de los medicamentos en un grupo de personas que acuden a los centros de mayores. Material y métodos: Este estudio se enmarca en un proyecto de Aprendizaje y Servicio (ApS) entre la Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) y el Ayuntamiento de Coslada. Los estudiantes diseñaron y elaboraron una encuesta de 32 ítems y entrevistaron a las personas mayores voluntarias (N=366) durante el periodo de Nov-Dic (2019). Tras la recogida de la información, se llevó a cabo un análisis descriptivo estratificado por sexo. Resultados: La edad media de los encuestados fue de 70,7 años, siendo mayoritariamente mujeres (70,2%). Más de dos tercios, percibe su calidad de vida entre muy buena y buena, siendo esta percepción ligeramente superior en mujeres. Los encuestados toman una media de 3,4 medicamentos y un 10% afirmo olvidar alguna toma. Pese a que la mayoría una independencia y autonomía a la hora de consumir la medicación, un 38% recurre a un método recordatorio. Conclusión: El colectivo de personas mayores de Coslada destaca por su alta calidad de vida percibida y conocimiento del manejo terapéutico. El ApS es una oportunidad única de extrapolación directa de conocimientos de Salud Pública a una realidad y necesidad social Introduction: Elderly are making more use of health services and exhibit a high consumption of medicines. This is associated with a difficulty in treatment compliance and with a greater risk of adverse reactions. The aim of this project is to evaluate the knowledge and handling of medicines in a group of elderly community centers. Material and methods: This study is part of a Learning and Service Project (LSP) between the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) and Coslada Town Council. The students designed and elaborated a survey of 32 items and interviewed the elderly volunteers (N=366) during the period of Nov-Dec (2019). After collecting the information, a descriptive analysis stratified by sex was carried out. Results: The average age of participants was 70.7 years, with a majority of women (70.2%). More than two thirds perceived their quality of life to be between very good and good, with this perception being slightly higher in women. Participants take an average of 3.4 medicines and 10% forgot medication intake. Even though most of them are independent and autonomous when it comes to taking their medication, 38% use a reminder method. Conclusion: The group of elderly people in Coslada stands out for its highly perceived quality of life and knowledge of their therapeutic management. The LSP is a unique opportunity to directly extrapolate the knowledge of Public Health to a reality and social need.

Intensive care and the elderly

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Dodds ◽  
Chandra M. Kumar ◽  
Frédérique Servin
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Care Patient ◽  
Admission Criteria ◽  
Advanced Directives ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
Level Of Activity ◽  
Withdrawal Of Support

Age is not an independent predictor for poor outcome from intensive care. This chapter reviews admission criteria for the elderly and the assessment of likely outcome including the differences between traumatic or surgical admissions against medical ones. Pre-existing comorbidities all limit functional recovery, and only about 60% of elderly patients get back to their preadmission level of activity, although this may not detract from their perceived quality of life. Potential bias in the use of quality-of-life measures by clinical staff is discussed. Information on the identification of futility and the move to either palliation or withdrawal of support is discussed. Complications are common in the intensive-care patient population, and the reasons that they may be irreversible in the elderly are reviewed. The limitation of care, the use of advanced directives, and the assessment of legal capacity are reviewed.

Reflection on ageing assets as a strategy for health promotion

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 543
Author(s):  
Pedro Miguel Fernandes Almeida ◽  
Maria De Fátima Sousa Batinas ◽  
Maria Araújo Leão Rita
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Active Ageing ◽  
Life Strategies ◽  
Promotion Strategy ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Health Promotion Strategy ◽  
On Line

ABSTRACTObjective: to reflect on active ageing as a strategy designed for the health promotion of the elderly population. Method: this article aims at reflecting on active Ageing. It is grounded on a selection of on-line literature, namely from the Virtual Health Library (Lilacs, Medline, Scielo). The descriptors used for the research were the following: Ageing, Quality of Life; Strategies, Health Promotion. Results: this study focuses on the importance of active ageing as a health promotion strategy, in order to enhance the active participation of the elderly in society. Final considerations: health promotion enhances both the quality of life and the independence of the elderly as well as of all those who are undergoing the ageing process. Hence, the need to implement health promotion strategies directed at this target group, within the framework of active ageing. Descriptors: ageing; quality of life; strategies; health promotion.RESUMOObjetivo: refletir sobre o envelhecimento ativo como estratégia de promoção da saúde da população idosa. Método: trata-se de um artigo reflexivo sobre o envelhecimento ativo. A selecção das publicações foi feita por meio eletrônico, na Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (Lilacs, Medline, Scielo). Os descritores utilizados para a pesquisa foram os seguintes: envelhecimento; qualidade de vida; estratégias; promoção da Saúde. Resultados: o estudo situa a importância do envelhecimento ativo como estratégia de promoção da saúde, de modo a proporcionar a participação ativa dos idosos na sociedade. Considerações finais: é importante promover a saúde de forma a alcançar a qualidade de vida e independência dos que envelheceram ou daqueles que estão no processo de envelhecimento. Considera-se então necessária a implementação de estratégias dirigidas a este grupo etário visando a promoção da saúde, numa perspectiva do envelhecimento ativo. Descritores: envelhecimento; qualidade de vida; estratégias; promoção da saúde.RESUMENObjetivo: reflectir sobre el envejecimiento activo como estrategia de promoción de la salud de la población anciana. Método: se trata de un artigo reflectivo sobre el Envejecimiento Activo. La seleción de las publicaciones se há realizado por medio electrónico, en la Biblioteca Virtual de Salud (Lilacs, Medline, Scielo). Los descriptores utilizados para la búsqueda han sido los siguientes: envejecimiento; calidad de vida; estrategias; promoción de la salúd. Resultados: el estudio situa la importancia del envejecimiento activo como estrategia de promoción de la salud, de forma a proporcionar la participación activa de los ancianos en la sociedad. Consideraciones finales: es importante promover la salud de forma a atingir la calidad de vida e independencia de los que han envejecido o de aquellos que estan en el proceso de envejecimiento. Se considera por ello necesario la implementación de estrategias dirigidas a este grupo etario com el objetivo de promover la salud, en una perspectiva de envejecimiento activo. Descriptores: envejecimiento; calidad de vida; estrategias de promoción de la salud.

Trabajo Social en Vivienda: Investigación sobre calidad de vida percibida [Housing Social Work: Research on perceived quality of life]

Portularia ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen Barranco ◽  
María Candelaria Delgado-Toledo ◽  
Carlos Melin-Marchal ◽  
Rubén Quintana-Martín
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Social Work Research ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
Trabajo Social

scholarly journals Perfil de saúde e qualidade de vida de idosos de Santa Juliana-MG

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 61-64
Author(s):  
Álvaro Da Silva Santos ◽  
Joilson Meneguci ◽  
Rodrigo Eurípedes Da Silveira ◽  
Fernanda Avelar Marquez ◽  
Verônica Aparecida Ferreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Self ◽  
Health Profile ◽  
Calidad De Vida

Resumo: Estudo quantitativo que analisou o perfil de saúde e qualidade de vida da população idosa do município de Santa Juliana-MG. Entre os207 idosos, 53,6% eram mulheres, com idade média de 70±7,5 anos. 56% vivem com companheiro e 78,7% são aposentados. A Hipertensão Arterial,a cardiopatia e doenças reumáticas foram as mais relatadas e com relação à qualidade de vida, o domínio meio ambiente era o mais prejudicado. Apesquisa aponta a necessidade de ações de promoção e educação em saúde tendo como foco o autocuidado, a prevenção de agravos e incorporandoestratégias de atenção social ao idoso.Descritores: Perfil de saúde, Idoso, Qualidade de vida.Health profile and quality of life of the elderly in Santa Juliana (MG)Abstract: Quantitative study that examined the health profile and quality of life of the elderly population of the municipality of Santa Juliana-MG.Among the 207 individuals, 53.6% were women, aged about 70 ± 7.5 years. 56% live with companion and 78.7% are retired. High blood pressure, heartdisease and rheumatic diseases were the most reported and with regard to the quality of life, the environment was the most affected. This research pointsthe need for promotional and health education focusing the self-care, prevention of diseases and social attention strategies incorporating the elderly.Descriptors: Health profile; Aged; Quality of life.Perfil de salud y calidad de vida de los ancianos de Santa Juliana (MG)Resumen: Estudio cuantitativo que examina el perfil de salud y la calidad de vida de la población anciana del municipio de Santa Juliana-MG. Entre los207 individuos, 53,6% eran mujeres, con edad media de 70 ± 7,5 años. 56% vive con acompañante y 78.7% son aposentados. La presión arterial alta,enfermedades del corazón y enfermedades reumáticas fueron las más reportadas y con respecto a la calidad de vida, el medio ambiente fue el dominiomás afectado. Esa investigación apunta la necesidad de promoción y educación para la salud centrándose en autocuidado, prevención de enfermedadesy estrategias de atención social incorporando los ancianos.Descriptores: Perfil de salud; Anciano; Calidad de vida.

scholarly journals Actividad Física y sedentarismo: Repercusiones sobre la salud y calidad de vida de las personas mayores (Physical activity and sedentary lifestyle: Impact on health and quality of life of older people)

Retos ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 126-129
Author(s):  
Francisco Salinas Martínez ◽  
Armando Cocca ◽  
Kamal Mohamed ◽  
Jesús Viciana Ramírez
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older People ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Elderly Health

Realizamos un análisis del estado actual de las personas mayores en relación con la actividad física y el sedentarismo, éste último aspecto convertido en la actualidad como una de las principales fuentes de amenaza para la salud pública de los países europeos y americanos. Damos a conocer los efectos negativos de la inactividad física sobre los parámetros cardiovasculares, diabetes, depresión y cáncer, entre otros. Mostramos los beneficios de la actividad física (herramienta clave para solucionar los problemas propios del sedentarismo) para la salud de este colectivo de la población; al tiempo que estudiamos las razones por las que las personas mayores acuden a los programas de actividad física. Finalmente, aportamos una serie de conclusiones.Palabras clave: Actividad Física. Calidad de Vida. Personas mayores. Salud. Sedentarismo.Abstract: We analyzed the current status of the elderly in relation to physical activity and sedentary, the latter now become a major source of threat to public health in the European and American countries. We report the negative effects of physical inactivity on cardiovascular parameters, diabetes, depression and cancer, among others. We show the benefits of physical activity (a key tool to solve the problems of the sedentary lifestyle) for the health of this group of the population while we study the reasons why older people attend physical activity programs. Finally, we provide a number of conclusions. Keywords: Physical Activity. Quality of Life. Elderly. Health. Sedentary.

scholarly journals Los adultos mayores, el cuidado de los nietos y su calidad de vida

2020 ◽  
pp. 12-19
Author(s):  
Ma. Guadalupe Ponce-Contreras / ◽  
Mireya del Carmen González Álvarez ◽  
Nancy Griselda Pérez-Briones ◽  
Ma. Ascención Tello-García
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Support Group ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Data Card ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Fundamental Part ◽  
Social Reference

Grandparents are today a fundamental part of the functioning of the country. They were before, they probably always were as a family and social reference, but the years have reinforced their role and notably expanded their responsibilities (Liñán 2013). This research aims to describe the activities of caring for grandchildren and the quality of life of grandmothers. The research is descriptive, transversal, Sample; It was made up of 13 women aged 60 or over who care for at least one grandchild and who are part of the support group of the Sunflower Health Center, in Saltillo Coahuila. 4 instruments were used, 1st a sociodemographic data card where the following information was included: age, place of birth, marital status, schooling, illnesses suffered, number of children, number of grandchildren, ages of the grandchildren they care for and who you currently live with. The 2nd describes the care of grandchildren, the 3rd measures the quality of life and the 4th measures the perception of the health of the elderly. Results: 85.7% of older women do not currently have a job, only 7.1% of our sample currently have a job. All grannies take care of at least one grandchild.

scholarly journals Saúde do idoso, o envelhecimento e as políticas públicas de saúde

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Thaís Mello de Souza ◽  
Luiz Faustino dos Santos Maia
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Public ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
The Sixties ◽  
Public Politics

Desde os anos sessenta do século passado, a expressão qualidade de vida tem sido referência de inúmeros discursos acadêmicos, políticos, ideológicos. A preocupação com a saúde do idoso vem promovendo a implantação de políticas públicas de saúde, visando cada vez mais melhoria da qualidade de vida. O envelhecimento populacional é um fenômeno que diz respeito a todos, não ficando circunscrito apenas aos cidadãos maiores de 60 anos. Portanto esta pesquisa através de uma revisão literária objetivou levar ao conhecimento dos profissionais de saúde a cerca da saúde do idoso e as políticas públicas de saúde para este segmento etário. Os resultados mostrou que os profissionais de saúde têm uma grande importância para a melhoria, implementação e execução das políticas públicas de saúde.Descritores: Qualidade de Vida, Saúde do Idoso, Envelhecimento. Health of the aged one, the aging and the public politics of healthAbstractSince the sixties of last century, the term quality of life has been a benchmark for many academic discourses, political, ideological. The concern with the health of the aged one comes promoting the implantation of public politics of health, aiming at each time more improvement of the quality of life. The population aging is a phenomenon that says respect to all, not being circumscribed only to the citizens biggest of 60 years. Therefore this research through a literature review aimed to inform health professionals about the health of the elderly and public health policies for this age group. The results showed that health professionals are of great importance for the improvement, implementation and enforcement of public health policies.OuvirDescriptors:Quality of Life, Health of the Aged one, Aging. Salud Del anciano, el envejecimiento y las politicas publica de saludResumenDesde los años sesenta del siglo pasado, el término calidad de vida ha sido un referente para muchos discursos académicos, políticos, ideológicos. La preocupación por la salud de las personas de edad ha estado promoviendo el despliegue de políticas de salud pública, en busca de mayor calidad y mejores de vida mejor. El envejecimiento poblacional es un fenómeno que concierne a todos, no limitándose sólo a los ciudadanos mayores de 60 años. Por tanto, esta investigación a través de una revisión de la literatura destinada a informar a los profesionales de salud acerca de la salud de las personas mayores y las politicas publicas de salud para este grupo de edad. Los resultados mostraron que los profesionales de la salud son de gran importancia para el mejoramiento, aplicación y ejecución de políticas de salud pública.Descriptores: Calidad de Vida, Salud del Adulto Mayor, Envejecimiento.

scholarly journals Associations between self-perceived quality of life and socio-demographic, psychosocial, and health variables in a group of elderly

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (7) ◽  
pp. 1437-1448 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sérgio Eduardo Silva de Oliveira ◽  
Jean Von Hohendorff ◽  
Juliana de Lima Müller ◽  
Denise Ruschel Bandeira ◽  
Sílvia Helena Koller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Inverse Correlation ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Volunteer Work ◽  
Predictive Capacity ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
Demographic Questionnaire

The objectives of this study were to investigate: (a) multiple relations between socio-demographic, psychosocial, and health variables and quality of life in the elderly and (b) the model's validity through correlation with depressive symptoms. The sample included 339 elderly individuals from 60 to 98 years of age (M = 73.4; SD = 8.3), who answered a socio-demographic questionnaire, WHOQOL-100, and BDI. Cluster analysis of the sample distributed the elders into two groups according to self-perceived quality of life (better versus worse), and logistic regression analysis identified variables that explained better quality of life. Social class, self-rated health status, volunteer work, use of medication, and data collection setting were associated with quality of life (predictive capacity for correct classification 72.3%, specificity 73.6%, and sensitivity 71.1%). The inverse correlation between the model's variables and BDI scores provided evidence of the model's validity. The model can help support public policies aimed at promoting quality of life in the elderly.

scholarly journals Implementación de un programa de formación a cuidadores de personas mayores con dependencia o discapacidad

2015 ◽  
Vol 63 (3Sup) ◽  
pp. 75-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Stella Landinez Parra ◽  
Imma Quitzel CaicedoMolina ◽  
María Fernanda Lara Díaz ◽  
Leonor Luna Torres ◽  
Judy Costanza Beltrán Rojas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Informal Caregivers ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Quality Level ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
The Times

<p><strong>Resumen</strong></p><p><strong>Antecedentes.</strong></p><p>El incremento de personas mayores de 60 años en Colombia, cuya cifra representa el 10% del total de la población (1) secundario al aumento de la esperanza de vida, trae consigo nuevos desafíos en las políticas de salud y evidencia la necesidad de establecer nuevas estrategias de capacitación, especialmente en situaciones de dependencia y/o discapacidad en las cuales el cuidado de los adultos mayores está a cargo de un familiar quien asume el rol de cuidador informal. Lo anterior impacta negativamente su calidad de vida.</p><p><strong>Objetivo.</strong></p><p>Determinar el efecto generado en un grupo de cuidadores informales de personas mayores con la implementación de un curso de capacitación en la ciudad de Bogotá</p><p><strong>Materiales y métodos.</strong></p><p>El proyecto incluyó cuatro fases: a) Caracterización inicial y establecimiento de línea de base, b) implementación del curso de formación, c) medición final que incluyo evaluación de calidad de vida, dependencia y satisfacción con el programa, y d) análisis de resultados obtenidos. Los resultados se analizaron mediante estadísticos descriptivos y para valorar las diferencias entre las mediciones se utilizó la prueba no paramétrica de rangos de Wilcoxon.</p><p><strong>Resultados.</strong></p><p>Inicialmente se observó un alto índice de sobrecarga de los cuidadores; al finalizar el programa se reportaron cambios positivos en calidad de vida, dependencia y mejor utilización de los tiempos dedicados al autocuidado y al cuidado de los otros.</p><p><strong>Conclusiones.</strong></p><p>Las estrategias dirigidas a la formación de cuidadores informales permiten el empoderamiento de los cuidadores y una menor dependencia por parte de la persona cuidada, lo que redunda en la mejora de la calidad de vida de los dos.</p><p><strong>Palabras clave:</strong> Cuidadores; Persona mayor; Calidad de vida; Dependencia (DeSC).</p><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p class="Body"><strong>Background. </strong><strong></strong></p><p class="Body">The increase in the number of people over 60 years in Colombia, which represents 10% of the total population (1) secondary to increased life expectancy brings with it new challenges in health policy and highlights the need for establishing new training strategies, especially in situations of dependency and / or disability in which the care of the elderly is run by a family who assumes the role of informal caregiver. This condition has a negative impact in their quality of life.</p><p class="Body"><strong>Objectives: </strong><strong></strong></p><p class="Body">To determine the effect caused in a group of informal caregivers of dependent elderly and/or disabled in Bogotá.</p><p class="Body"><strong>Materials and methods:</strong><strong><em> </em></strong><strong><em></em></strong></p><p class="Body">The project included four phases: (a) Initial characterization and establishment of baseline; (b) implementation of the training; (c) final assessment, which included measurement of quality of life, dependence and satisfaction with the program, and (d) analysis results. The results were analyzed using descriptive statistics and to assess the differences between measurements the nonparametric Wilcoxon rank test was used.</p><p class="Body"><strong>Results</strong><strong><em>: </em></strong>Initially a high<em> </em>index<em> </em>of<em> </em>overload<em> </em>in<em> </em>caregivers<em> </em>was<em> </em>observed. At the end of the program, positive changes in life quality, level of dependence and a better use of the times spending in self-care activities and elderly caring routines were observed.</p><p class="Body"><strong>Conclusions</strong>: The strategies focusing on educating informal caregivers allow for their empowering and to lessen the level of dependence of the elder person being cared, which in turn increases the quality of life in both parts of the caring dyad.</p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong> Caregivers; Aged; Quality of life; Dependency (MeSH).</p>

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