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    SOLEDAD SOCIAL E INTERVENCIÓN DE ENFERMERÍA EN ADULTOS MAYORES INSTITUCIONALIZADOS
    (2025-09-30)
    Ante Toaquiza, Elisa Maribel
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    Bautista Rueda, Irlanda Alicia
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    Universidad Técnica de Ambato / Facultad de Ciencias de Salud / Carrera de Enfermería
    Introduction: Aging is a process that begins at birth and ends with death. Growth and development processes occur that include biological and psychosoci al dimensions, making them vulnerable to situations that usually involve significant changes in their social environment, which makes them more prone to experience loneliness. Objective: To determine the effect of nursing intervention in relation to social loneliness in institutionalized older adults. Methodology: Quantitati v e approach, quasi-experimental design, longitudinal cut whose survey will be applied in two time lines pre and post, consists of 3 factors which measure the level of social loneliness, non-probabilistic purposive sampling. The research study was carried out with 10 older adults from the “Hogar Sagrado Corazón de Jesús” (Sacred Heart of Jesus Home). Results: The results obtained through the ESTE II Scale were analyzed. Initially, the first factor presented a mean score of 83%, which progressively improved until reaching low levels. As for the second factor, it maintained a high score without variations. Regarding subjective social participation, an improvement was observed, going from a high level (69%) to a low one, which shows the effectiveness of the intervention. Conclusions: Out of 65 older adults, 10 presented high social loneliness, mainly in women. Animal - assisted therapy improved the emotional well-being of older adults, improvements in physical activity, an increase in socialization, as well as a decrease in depressive symptoms were evidenced.
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    VALORACION DE LA CAPACIDAD FUNCIONAL Y FISICA EN ADULTOS MAYORES DE UNA COMUNIDAD ECUATORIANA
    (2025-06-17)
    Pumasunta Pumasunta Evelyn Gissela
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    Espín López Valeria Isabel
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    Universidad Técnica de Ambato / Facultad de Ciencias de Salud / Carrera de Enfermería
    Introduction: Aging is a natural process that entails physical, biological, social and psychological changes, resulting in a gradual deterioration of physical and functional capabilities, as well as an increased risk of loss of autonomy over time. Objective: To assess the functional and physical capacity in older adults in an Ecuadorian Community Methods: A quantitative study, with a cross-sectional, correlational design and descriptive scope, was carried out in the “Unidad Santa Anita de Adultos Mayores” in the province of Cotopaxi in the community of Ilimpucho, the sample was 20 older adults. Sociodemographic characteristics, inclusion and exclusion criteria were evaluated. The Lawton and Brody Scale and the Bateria de capacidades fisicas (BCF) were used. Informed consent was obtained and SSPS version 27.0 was used for analysis and comparisons. Results: The minimum age was 67 years and the maximum was 81 years. It was identified that 63% of the older adults evaluated have a satisfactory physical condition with a slight dependence on their functional capacity. When analyzing the relationship between functional and physical capacity, we found that 63.6% of participants with satisfactory physical capacity presented a slight dependence on their functional capacity. Conclusions: Older adults with better physical condition tend to have less functional dependence, which highlights the importance of promoting adapted physical activity to preserve independence and quality of life for healthy aging.
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    AUTOCUIDADO Y CALIDAD DE VIDA EN ADULTOS MAYORES: UNA REVISION DE LA LITERATURA
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Enfermería, 2024-10-03)
    Capuz Toalombo, Andrea Paola
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    Rojas Conde, Luis Geovanny
    Objective: Analyze the results of self-care and quality of life of older adults through a bibliographic review. Method: Literature review study, with documentary and descriptive design, following the guidelines of the updated PRISMA guide. The search was carried out in scientific databases such as PubMed, MedlinePlus, BVS, Scielo and Google Scholar, using descriptors in Health Sciences. In addition, inclusion criteria were applied with original articles and case studies published between 2018-2023 in English and Spanish, with free access and with a rigorous methodological process. Results: The analysis of 56 articles revealed that self-care practices are associated with improvements in the quality of life of older adults. Key factors were identified such as regular physical activity, a balanced diet, adequate management of chronic medical conditions, and maintenance of active social networks. Studies showed a positive correlation between the level of self-care and various quality of life indicators, including functional independence, psychological well-being, and life satisfaction. Conclusions: Evidence suggests that self-care plays a fundamental role in the quality of life of older adults. Interventions that promote healthy habits, adaptation to change, and social connection appear to be particularly effective. The implementation of self-care promotion programs in primary care and community services is recommended to promote active and healthy aging.