Evaluación Psicológica en adultos mayores con Alzheimer en el Guasmo Norte ciudadela Los Vergeles
Archivos
Fecha
2021
Autores
Título de la revista
ISSN de la revista
Título del volumen
Editor
Universidad de Guayaquil -Facultad de Ciencias Psicológicas
Resumen
Este trabajo de titulación tiene como objetivo evaluar Integralmente el deterioro biológico, afectivo y funcional causado por la enfermedad del Alzheimer de los adultos mayores del Guasmo Norte ciudadela Los vergeles. Se trabajó con una población de cuatro adultos mayores de 65 a 89 años. El enfoque metodológico empleado fue cualitativo de alcance descriptivo, se utilizó el muestreo no probabilístico de bola de nieve para identificar a los sujetos potenciales del estudio; posteriormente se usó el método de observación, técnicas como entrevistas semi-estructuradas y se aplicaron instrumentos como la escala ADAS Cog, Test de autoestima de Coopersmisth, escala de Yesavage, Test de Katz. Dentro de los resultados obtenidos se identificó que los cuatro participantes de la investigación presentan una afectación cognitiva: leve, moderada y grave. Los casos uno, dos y tres no presentaron resultados bajos en cuanto a su autoestima y depresión, en comparación con las puntuaciones altas obtenidas del caso 4 indica la presencia de depresión severa y un nivel bajo de autoestima, por lo que se pudo observar existe una variabilidad de independencia y dependencia entre estos ancianos debido al avance de la enfermedad del Alzheimer. Se concluyó que existen factores biológicos, psicológicos, conductuales y funcionales asociados a la demencia permitiendo comprender y reflexionar sobre la calidad de vida que tienen estos adultos mayores en este sector popular de la ciudad de Guayaquil
This degree work aims to comprehensively evaluate the biological, affective and functional deterioration caused by Alzheimer's disease in the elderly of Guasmo Norte citadel Los Vergeles. We worked with a population of four older adults aged 65 to 89 years. The methodological approach used was qualitative with a descriptive scope, non-probabilistic snowball sampling was used to identify potential study subjects; subsequently, the observation method was used, techniques such as semi-structured interviews and instruments such as the ADAS Cog scale, Coopersmisth's self-esteem test, Yesavage's scale, Katz's test were applied. Among the results obtained, it was identified that the four research participants present cognitive impairment: mild, moderate, and severe. Cases one, two and three did not present low results in terms of their self-esteem and depression, in comparison with the high scores obtained in case 4, it indicates the presence of severe depression and a low level of self-esteem, so it could be observed that there is a variability of independence and dependence among these elderly due to the advancement of Alzheimer's disease. It was concluded that there are biological, psychological, behavioral and functional factors associated with dementia, allowing us to understand and reflect on the quality of life that these older adults have in this popular sector of the city of Guayaquil
This degree work aims to comprehensively evaluate the biological, affective and functional deterioration caused by Alzheimer's disease in the elderly of Guasmo Norte citadel Los Vergeles. We worked with a population of four older adults aged 65 to 89 years. The methodological approach used was qualitative with a descriptive scope, non-probabilistic snowball sampling was used to identify potential study subjects; subsequently, the observation method was used, techniques such as semi-structured interviews and instruments such as the ADAS Cog scale, Coopersmisth's self-esteem test, Yesavage's scale, Katz's test were applied. Among the results obtained, it was identified that the four research participants present cognitive impairment: mild, moderate, and severe. Cases one, two and three did not present low results in terms of their self-esteem and depression, in comparison with the high scores obtained in case 4, it indicates the presence of severe depression and a low level of self-esteem, so it could be observed that there is a variability of independence and dependence among these elderly due to the advancement of Alzheimer's disease. It was concluded that there are biological, psychological, behavioral and functional factors associated with dementia, allowing us to understand and reflect on the quality of life that these older adults have in this popular sector of the city of Guayaquil
Descripción
PDF
Palabras clave
Alzheimer, adulto mayor, depresión, independencia, autoestima