Relationship between social support and quality of life of the elderly in the Geriatric Center Casa Los Abuelos 2020

Abstract

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the large population of humans may aspire to live to 60 years or more. The greater life expectancy, along with the decline in birth rates, is the main cause of aging among the world's population. There is an urgent need for comprehensive government action regarding the aging of the population. In this regard, basic modifications are necessary; it is not enough to focus on what we do, but also on how we perceive aging. 2 billion is the number of individuals who will be 60 years or older by 2050, with 80% of people aged 60 or older expected to live in low- and middle-income countries by 2050. With a life expectancy of 75 years, the estimated increase in life expectancy occurs when we think positively about aging. Various studies have shown that the quality of life of older adults is related to having a long life and the socio-demographic scenarios, which refer to different generalities based on their social or community well-being, and even aspects related to personality and individual or group temperament. The objective of the study is: To determine the relationship between social support and quality of life in older adults at the Casa los Abuelos Geriatric Center in 2020. Methodology: Quantitative-correlational, cross-sectional study; the sample population consists of 70 older adults. Data collection will use two validated forms; to measure the first variable, social support, the questionnaire validated by Deyvi Baca R. (Trujillo 2016) with a significant reliability level of 0.94 according to Cronbach's Alpha will be used, and for the quality of life variable, the questionnaire validated by De la Cruz (Lima 2014) will be used, with Cronbach's Alpha reliability yielding a result of 0.86, ensuring the instrument's reliability. Statistical analysis will be performed using the SPSS program.

El objetivo general es determinar la relación que existe entre el apoyo social y la calidad de vida del adulto mayor en el centro geriátrico casa los abuelos 2020; el enfoque fue cuantitativo, transversal y correlacional; fue un total de 70 adultos mayores; la técnica que se utilizo fue la encuesta. Se utilizó un instrumento para cada variable para apoyo social fue el más y calidad de vida fue whoqol – bref. A través de este estudio se busca la mejora y el mantenimiento del adulto mayor poniendo énfasis en los de mayor vulnerabilidad, a través de la provisión de atenciones integrales y de una buena calidad de vida acorde a sus necesidades de salud.