Manejo del adulto mayor dependiente según la teoría de consecución de objetivos de Imogene King

Abstract

The objective of the research is to determine the importance of the management of the dependent older adult according to Imogene King's goal achievement theory, which allows knowledge about this area that will benefit these people to improve their quality of life and their insertion in social life. The methodology had a quantitative approach, with a descriptive and cross-sectional level, with a quasi-experimental study, the methods used were inductivedeductive, the collection of information was applied the King's theory test, with a 27-item questionnaire, which was applied to the 100 informal caregivers. The questionnaire was validated with Cronbach's Alpha of the 27 standardized items, the result was 0.867. It had the bibliographic-documentary and field modality. It is based on biomedical research. The results in relation to the health status of patients deteriorate with advancing age. Interpersonal relationships with family members and health assistants are essential during the course of treatment and care. The organization is a fundamental part in the development of certain daily activities carried out by the dependent older adult, time cannot be optimized. The conclusions refer to the training of caregivers in different areas, they were socialized about the main diseases that these people suffer from, they were educated about the fulfillment of daily activities in a disciplined manner.