Caso clínico: Enfoque Integrativo en Caso Geriátrico con Depresión

Abstract

Abstract: This study presents the case of an 87-year-old patient who resides in a geriatric center, After having carried out the assessment, the diagnosis obtained was F32.8 Other specified depressive episode with characteristics of a short-term depressive episode duration (4-13 days) , which exposed symptoms such as depressed affect, anhedonia, weight gain and feelings of worthlessness. The evaluation process was carried out through of the psychological interview, clinical observation and application of reagents, such as the Mini Mental Status Examination (MINI MENTAL), Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ 9), Barthel Index, Yesavage Geriatric Depression Scale, Well-being Scale Psychological (EBP), Geriatric Anxiety Scale (Gas-1) and Lawton and Brody Scale. For In the intervention process, the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach was used. The Results after the intervention reflect a considerable decrease in depressive symptoms, managing to improve the patient's quality of life. It is important indicate that it was not possible to complete the 8 sessions due to the lack of collaboration of the patient; However, positive results are evident until the session developed.