Intervención psicoterapéutica integrativa en adulto mayor con demencia vascular: un caso de deterioro cognitivo

Abstract

Abstract: This research work addresses a clinical case of an elderly patient whose diagnosis is vascular dementia, mild depressive episode and problems related to life in an institutional residence. The symptomatology presented by the patient was cognitive impairment, sadness, loneliness, inferiority and irritability, for this, the assessment was performed and the diagnosis was determined. The proposed intervention approach is integrative, in which techniques such as psychoeducation, cognitive stimulation, evocation of memories, emotional regulation, self esteem, social skills and instrumental activities of daily living were used in order to slow the progression of cognitive impairment, reduce depressive symptoms in the patient and improve the patient's quality of life and adaptation. As for the results obtained after the application of the psychotherapeutic plan, favorable results were obtained since the proposed therapeutic objectives were achieved and the plan was adapted according to the patient's needs.