Valoración del nivel de dependencia física de los adultos mayores que acuden al Subcentro de Salud de la parroquia Octavio Cordero. Cuenca 2016

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the level of functional dependence of the Elderly Adults who attend the Octavio Cordero Parish Health Sub center.

Methodology: The data that were subject of the analysis of research project were established from the figures that officially reflected the census of population and housing of the year 2015 being the total population of the Parish Octavio Cordero Palaces of 2271 inhabitants of these the segment that corresponds to the Theme raised are 121 seniors who correspond to the universe.

Results: According to the results of this study, 121 elderly adults were studied, ranging from 60 to 65 years old, 22%, 65 to 70 years old, 17%, 71 to 75 years old. 27% and the remaining 34% correspond to a population of 76 years and over, where 52% are male and 48% female, which were assessed through the Barthel Index Scale according to the Basic The Daily Life where; 17% of older adults were very independent, while 59% were very independent, 19% were poorly dependent, and 5% were dependent.

Conclusion: The application of Barthel Index Functional Scale, determines that 63% is independent to perform their basic activities of daily living without any help, while 15% requires assistance from a relative or caregiver to perform them respectively