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Ítem Acceso abierto Functional capacity and its relationship with the level of depression in older adults at the Carapongo Medical Center Polyclinic, 2022(Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2023-08-12) Jiménez León, Brigitte Janise; Vera Arriola, Juan AméricoThe decline in cognitive and physical abilities, along with changes in social aspects, significantly impacts older adults, potentially causing anxiety and depression, especially considering the psychological consequences brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Biopsychosocial changes in this age group are also linked to a decrease in performing activities of daily living, whether basic or instrumental. This results in levels of dependency, altering functional capacity and making them more vulnerable. Depression levels may be associated with functional capacity.
