Soledad: Estudio de caso en un adulto mayor bajo un modelo integral

Abstract

Abstract: The following work presents a case study focused on an adult over 95 years of age. In the first instance, an assessment was carried out using evaluation techniques, including: interview and clinical observation, application of instruments such as: Depression Scale Yesavage, UCLA Loneliness Scale, Ryff Psychological Well-being, Quality of life WHO, Goldberg General Health. A definitive diagnosis was determined: Z60.2 Problems related to people who live alone. The therapeutic objectives were to reduce the presented symptomatology, increase psychological well-being and maintain quality of life through psychotherapeutic strategies. A comprehensive therapeutic plan was applied, which includes techniques of Third Generation Therapies and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. The The results were favorable, reducing the symptoms of loneliness, increasing the psychological well-being and maintaining quality of life in the elderly. Finally, the instruments, techniques, limitations and findings are discussed throughout the evaluation and intervention process, allowing the generation of a new line of research on this little studied problem.