Atención integral del adulto mayor en el Centro de Salud del Cantón Sigsig del Azuay, año 2014

Abstract

Abstract: In the center of San Sebastian del Sigsig health, an action project aimed at comprehensive care for older adults was developed. This proposal arises through a participatory diagnosis whose main problem was poor care to older adults, affecting their quality of life. In analyzing the problem, identified as causal factors, not applying the rules and protocols of comprehensive care and health personnel, lack of participation of older adults in health actions. In response to this problem a program of action was adopted to provide comprehensive care, training health personnel, linking the old to the health center by organizing, improving their quality of life, managing to meet 100% of the planned activities. Concluding that the health problems of the elderly are solved with the proper application of the standards and protocols of integrated care for the elderly, they are the main actors to find their physical, mental well-being with dignity.