Impact of aging on the quality of life of older adults
Journal Title: Revista Información Científica - Year 2018, Vol 97, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: the aging of the population is faster now than in previous years, so it is necessary to study the quality of life in these ages. Objective: to know the quality of life of aging adults in patients over 60 years of the University Polyclinic "Omar Ranedo Pubillones" from March 2016 to March 2017. Method: an observational, descriptive study was carried out in a sample of 121 patients selected by the simple random method. A data collection form was compiled (age, gender, comprehensive geriatric evaluation and incorporation into grandparent home). The results were represented in numbers and by hundreds, using tables. Results: men predominated, from 65 to 69 years old, married, being, also, the low incorporation to the home of grandparent in this area of health. Conclusions: it is necessary to be incorporated into the circles of grandparent where the integral evaluation is carried out, which makes the quality of life better.
Authors and Affiliations
Niursy Bravo Hernández, Miladis Noa Garbey, Tatiana Gómez LLoga, Jeysi Soto Martínez
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