Síndrome de sobrecarga en los cuidadores de personas con discapacidad, en el Centro de Salud Héroes del Cenepa

Abstract

Abstract: Research Topic: Overload síndrome in caregivers of people with disabilities, at the Héroes of Cenepa Health Center. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of an intervention strategy that reduces overload syndrome in caregivers of people with disabilities at the Héroes of Cenepa Health Center. Methodology: An investigation was carried out with 48 caregivers of people with disabilities, in two stages, one descriptive and another for the evaluation of technological development, the Zarit scale was applied, an intervention was implemented, its effectiveness was evaluated with the logical framework methodology. Results: Almost all of the caregivers presented overload, the intense category predominating, it was found that the greater the number of years dedicated to care, the higher the level of overload. All the activities planned for the intervention had a favorable participation and acceptance by the study subjects. The intervention strategy implemented was effective. Conclusion: The levels of overload of the participants after the intervention decreased significantly, this demonstrated the efficacy of the implemented intervention.