Deterioro cognitivo leve en adultos mayores actividades ergoterapéuticas desde la neuroplasticidad
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2017
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Universidad de Guayaquil. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas. Carrera de Tecnología Médica
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El presente estudio tiene como objetivo informar a la sociedad que el deterioro cognitivo leve en el adulto mayor conlleva a una condición de vida poca satisfactoria y productiva, y es actualmente la más común en el medio. En busca de una solución desde la terapia ocupacional surge la Ergoterapia herramienta para la estimulación de los procesos cognitivos y motores basada en la neuroplasticidad. El proceso de estudio se desarrolla en la Casa de Reposo Hermano Gregorio con la muestra de 20 adultos mayores con deterioro cognitivo leve los cuales presentan características dispuestas en los criterios de inclusión, se planteó una encuesta a los cuidadores para optimizar el proceso investigativo. Como conclusión se logró desarrollar la propuesta planteada para el tratamiento integral como herramienta de estimulación cognitiva, emocional y social. Se le recomienda a la institución que tome medidas de rehabilitación en terapia ocupacional que permita ofrecer un servicio continuo e íntegro para la población de adultos mayores con deterioro cognitivo leve. De esa amanera mejorar su calidad vida, favoreciendo un envejecimiento activo y saludable.
The present study aims to inform society that mild cognitive impairment in the elderly leads to a poor and satisfactory living condition, and is currently the most common in the environment. In search of a solution from occupational therapy emerges the Ergoterapia tool for the stimulation of cognitive and motor processes based on neuroplasticity. The study process is carried out at the Nursing Home, Gregorio, with the sample of 20 elderly adults with mild cognitive impairment, which presented characteristics according to the inclusion criteria. A survey was carried out to caregivers to optimize the investigative process. In conclusion, it was possible to develop the proposal for comprehensive treatment as a tool for cognitive, emotional and social stimulation. The institution is recommended to take rehabilitation measures in occupational therapy to provide a continuous and comprehensive service for the elderly population with mild cognitive impairment. From that amanera improve their quality of life, favoring an active and healthy aging.
The present study aims to inform society that mild cognitive impairment in the elderly leads to a poor and satisfactory living condition, and is currently the most common in the environment. In search of a solution from occupational therapy emerges the Ergoterapia tool for the stimulation of cognitive and motor processes based on neuroplasticity. The study process is carried out at the Nursing Home, Gregorio, with the sample of 20 elderly adults with mild cognitive impairment, which presented characteristics according to the inclusion criteria. A survey was carried out to caregivers to optimize the investigative process. In conclusion, it was possible to develop the proposal for comprehensive treatment as a tool for cognitive, emotional and social stimulation. The institution is recommended to take rehabilitation measures in occupational therapy to provide a continuous and comprehensive service for the elderly population with mild cognitive impairment. From that amanera improve their quality of life, favoring an active and healthy aging.
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Deterioro cognitivo, Neuroplasticidad, Ergoterapia, Anciano, Casa de Reposo Hermano Gregorio, Cantón Guayaquil, Ecuador