Intervención psicoeducativa en el adulto mayor con depresión. El Oro y San Jorge, Saraguro. Abril 2020 noviembre 2021

Abstract

Abstract: The present research focuses on the care of geriatric patients identified with depression. To do this, the objective of developing a psychoeducational intervention strategy was set which is aimed at the aforementioned population, belonging to the El Oro and San Jorge neighborhoods of the Saraguro canton. The methodology used was a quantitative approach, with a quasi-experimental, descriptive and cross-sectional design. The total population consisted of 48 older adults, who were assessed with the Yesavage Geriatric Depression Scale instrument (15-GDS). In addition, the variables sex, age, associated morbidity, depression, per capita income, occupation, living with a partner and schooling were measured. For the statistical management of the data obtained, the SPSS program, a statistical package for the social sciences, was used. 16 older adults with depression were identified, corresponding to the sample, who participated in the implementation of the psychoeducational intervention proposal. It was concluded that the development of a psychoeducational strategy resulted in effective results in the improvement of depression in the long-lived population studied.