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Item “Análisis de marcha en adultos mayores indígenas de las comunidades altas de Quisapincha”(Carrera de Terapia Física, 2019-08-01) Mena Toscano, Andrés Oswaldo; Latta Sánchez, María Augusta,Lcda. Mg.The march in the elderly with the passing of the years is decreasing noticeably, which is why this research project is part of the macro project "INFLUENCE OF TRADITIONAL USE OF CHUMBI IN THE TRADITIONAL MUSCLE DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MANIPULATION OF CHARGES IN THE WOMAN OF THE ECUADORIAN SIERRA". In this way, it has been considered convenient to carry out the micro research aimed at analyzing the progress of the older indigenous adults in the high communities of Quisapincha, Ambato canton, Tungurahua province, so that it can be known that there is significant physical deterioration in the older indigenous adults. In the present investigation a descriptive, quantitative and observational study method was used that included 30 older adults between 70 and 93 years of age, selected from the communities of Putugleo, Calhuasig Chico and Illahua Chico of the parish mentioned above, as an instrument for data collection was used the Tinetti Test which revealed that the great majority of people evaluated go through a general wear in the muscle-skeletal system leading to difficulties inherent to aging and therefore modification in the gait.Item “Incontinencia urinaria en la tercera edad: análisis en la provincia de Tungurahua”(Universidad Técnica de Ambato - Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud - Carrera de Terapia Física, 2019-02-01) Almeida Benavides, Cristina Liliana; Ortiz Villalba, Paola Gabriela Lcda. Mg.Urinary incontinence is a common symptom in the third age and this causes a negative impact on the quality of life, which is why this research is developed with the aim of analyzing urinary incontinence in the elderly, in the Province of Tungurahua. For which an exploratory, descriptive and cross-sectional methodology was used that included 152 senior citizens who attend the alternative centers promoted by the MIES and Provincial Government of Tungurahua of the following sectors: San Fernando, Apatug, Izamba, Montalvo, Pinllo, Santa Rosa, Atahualpa, Huachi Grande considering that they are groups of high vulnerability. As instruments of data collection, the ICIQ-SF questionnaire was used to evaluate the UI regarding frequency, quantity and affectation and a history questionnaire for the characterization of the population. With the development of the research it was concluded that there is a high incidence of UI in the third age, since 74.3% suffers it. In addition, the most frequent type of incontinence is mixed, which is characterized by urgency and loss of urine before physical efforts. The main male risk factors were advanced age, prostate and female problems, BMI (overweight-obesity), advanced age, vaginal births and multiparity. In addition, it was determined that UI significantly affects the quality of life of the elderly as this situation more than causing an impact on hygiene limits the functionality of the sufferer.Item “Atención de enfermería para el mejoramiento del bienestar físico y social del adulto mayor en el hogar de ancianos “Sagrado Corazón de Jesús” de Ambato”(Universidad Técnica de Ambato - Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud - Carrera de Enfermería, 2018-04-01) Quinatoa Quinatoa, Silvia Paulina; Chasillacta Amores, Fabiola Beatriz Lic. Mg.The increase in the life expectancy of the human being has given rise to an increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases with disabling effects in the elderly, affecting their level of well-being and quality of life. For this reason, the research was developed with the objective of identifying the factors that intervene in the physical and social well-being of the elderly person in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Home for the elderly Ambato Canton. For the development of the project, a quantitative, descriptive, observational, non-experimental approach was used involving 77 older adults, 16 male and 61 female. They are institutionalized in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Home for the elderly, who were given the Barthel and Tinetti Scales to assess physical well-being and the Gijón Scale for social welfare. With which it was concluded that 41.5% of older adults have a moderate level of dependence, 54.5% have a high risk of falling: 68.8% compared to March and 88.3% at equilibrium. that 57.1% there is social risk. It is necessary to design a nursing intervention plan based on both physical and social alterations in order to achieve a greater degree of well-being in the older adults investigated.Item “Preferencia del tratamiento convencional frente al tratamiento con plantas medicinales en adultos mayores de la parroquia Presidente Urbina del cantón Píllaro”(Universidad Técnica de Ambato - Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud - Carrera de Enfermería, 2018-04-01) Toapanta Quishpe, Sandra Guadalupe; Velasco Acurio, Evelin Fernanda Lcda. Mg.The present research project is faced in the “Preference of the conventional treatment opposite to the treatment with medicinal plants in major adults of the Parish President Urbina the Canton Píllaro”. The biggest adults are recognized like persons of the old age who are in the last life stage and although nowadays it is frequent to find major adults with a lot of energy and good quality of life exists a health phase with many illnesses and complaints that can be treated by means of the conventional treatment that there are for chronic illnesses like the osteoporosis, arthrosis and others and by means of the treatment with plants it is possible to relieve acute diseases as a headache, stomach etc. The objective. It is to analyze the preferences of the conventional treatment opposite to the treatment with medicinal plants that there have the biggest adults of the Parish President Urbina the down town Píllaro. The methodology that was used is of quantitative character because numerical values were contributed by means of a survey also it is of qualitative character because it was contributed by the knowledge and the review of articles, books, and scientific magazines determined at descriptive level of investigation and correlational for the link of the variables. The results demonstrated that the biggest adults prefer the treatment with plants for acute diseases and the conventional treatment for chronic illnesses. Conclusion. It was fulfilled by the target to analyze and to verify that they prefer type of treatment and the biggest adults use to improve the health.Item “Ejercicios aeróbicos y su influencia en la calidad de vida del adulto mayor que asisten al centro de atención integral del adulto mayor Pelileo.”(Universidad Técnica de Ambato - Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud - Carrera de Terapia Física, 2017-09-01) Pico Oñate, Andrea Fernanda; Miranda Peñaloza, Verónica Alexandra Lcda. Mg.The problem of study is the lack of inclusion and programming of specific aerobic exercises, it is an observational, non-experimental, cross-sectional, bibliographic and field research, we worked with 30 elderly people who were directly observed through Quality of Life Scale for Pain where it was established in the dimension of personal care only 30% has presented some problems to wash or dress before the intervention, is reduced after the intervention presented only in 20%., 40 % Have or have some problems walking, after it is reduced by 3%, a dimension that denotes improvement is pain 77% have moderate pain or discomfort, then in contrast this value drops to 60%. The development of aerobic exercises allows to establish in the scale 9 that is close to the best state of health imaginable, in the dimensions that denote significant improvement is the one related to the daily activities, 10% is incapable to do them this is reduced by 7 % After development. 53% considered that they were moderately anxious or depressed before the intervention, after doing so they were reduced to 20%. The type of aerobic exercise was conducted with older adults were walking or running, gymnastics basic maintenance, soft gymnastics, stretching. The data show a series of benefits that help to strengthen muscles and physical conditions, so that those who have difficulties in performing the activities of daily living regain mobility, manage to feel satisfied with their personal life, strengthen their motor skills and Strengthen your joints.Item “Perfil epidemiológico de los adultos mayores en los Cantones Quero y Cevallos de la provincia de Tungurahua”(Universidad Técnica de Ambato - Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud - Carrera de Terapia Fisica, 2017-07-01) Sánchez Salazar, Ronald Ariel; Msc. Cobo Sevilla, Verónica de los Ángeles Lcda.This research aims to determine the epidemiological profile of a very delicate portion of our population, such as the Elderly Adults, specifically those who come to the Health Centers of Cantones Quero and Cevallos in the province of Tungurahua. The study of the characteristics and health conditions of this population, took into account the pathologies proper to the age of 65 years and onwards by means of a previously developed instrument to classify the pathologies by systems and thus make the collection of said data. By means of the present one we will be able to observe what is the prevalence of pathologies that are going to be affected more in the Elderly Adults of said Cantones having a population of 4.367 Seniors that go to the different Health Center in the period August 2015-August 2016, the The elderly population has grown considerably and the pathologies of this age group, by which epidemiology can explain the most relevant risk factors to intervene in pathophysiological changes that add to the disease that may present the population sample. This study has great relevance for those who are part of the health team.Item “Perfil epidemiológico de los adultos mayores en los cantones Tisaleo y Mocha de la provincia de Tungurahua”(2017-07-01) López Martínez, Andrés Ulises; Cobo Sevilla, Verónica de los Ángeles Lcda. Msc.The present research aims to determine the epidemiological profile of a vulnerable part of our population, such as the Elderly Adults, specifically those who come to the Health Centers of the Tisaleo and Mocha cantons of the province of Tungurahua. In a specific way the subject, through the study of the characteristics and health conditions of this population, which little by little is becoming increasingly important for the better management of the diseases that appear in the aging. This has led to the development of this research in which the population is working as a group of people who are 65 years of age or older, who are called seniors. By means of the present one we will be able to observe which is the incidence of pathologies that are going to be affected more in the Elderly Adults taking into account the origin and age of the patient, in order to use epidemiological standards and techniques that can explain the role that factors play Of risk to intervene in the pathophysiological changes that are added to the disease that can present the population sample. This is of great relevance for those who are part of the health team.Item ‘‘Perfil epidemiológico de patologías en el adulto mayor en el cantón Pillaro y el cantón Patate de la provincia de Tungurahua ’’(Universidad Técnica de Ambato - Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud - Carrera de Terapia Fisica, 2017-06-01) Sigcha Collantes, John Luis; Latta Sánchez, María Augusta Lic. Ft.The present research aims to determine the epidemiological profile of pathologies in the elderly in Pillaro and Patate Canton in the province of Tungurahua. The study of the characteristics and the health conditions of this group so vulnerable, at present the population of older adults has grown in a considerable way and the pathologies that this age group present breaks in their health, pathologies proper to age and aging In order to achieve the present research project and to meet the objectives set, we will use a data collection form and based on the RDACAA (Automated Daily Registry of Ambulatory Consultations and Attentions) with a population of 2836 subjects in the Canton Patate and 9450 subjects in The canton Pillaro Finally, after the above, it gives us a reason to carry out the present study in order to classify each pathology according to the system or apparatus that is affected. And in turn determine the prevalence of pathologies with greater relevance in the older adult of the aforementioned cantons.Item “Evaluación de la intervención fisioterapéutica en prevención de caídas del adulto mayor del hogar sagrado corazón de jesús”(Universidad Técnica de Ambato - Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud - Carrera de Terapia Fisica, 2017-06-01) Cunalata Orellana, Maritza Alexandra; Garcés Gordon, Lida Carmelina Dra.Mg.The following research aims to evaluate the physiotherapeutic intervention in prevention of falls in senior adults, the variables will be analyzed and the participation of these in the elderly will be evaluated, for this research it is necessary to fulfill certain characteristics. The research will take place at the "Sacred Heart of Jesus Home", in the city of Ambato, Tungurahua province, the home of 79 senior adults, of whom 36 met the criteria of this project. Participants are in the ages between 65-101 years. This research concluded that the physiotherapy at the "Sacred Heart of Jesus Home", is based on a series of techniques applied regularly in which the senior adult participates actively, it consists on techniques of coordinating viso-motor activities and maintaining muscular trophism, the therapy lasts from 45 minutes to 1 hour. The use of kinesiotherapeutic techniques and the adaptation of the environment to which the senior adult is expose to can help improve their strength and balance, helped prevent future falls and it can enhance the quality of life of any mature adult.Item “Perfil epidemiológico fisioterapéutico de los adultos mayores que acuden y/o residen en los centros de cuidado del adulto mayor del Cantón Ambato”(Universidad Técnica de Ambato - Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud - Carrera de Terapia Fisica, 2017-04-01) Moreno Proaño, Ramiro Gabriel; Latta Sánchez, María AugustaLic.This research aims to determine the physiotherapeutic epidemiological profile of older adults who come and / or reside in the adult care centers of the canton Ambato. The study of the characteristics and health conditions of this population group becomes increasingly important, which has driven the development of this research, which includes as a population group people who are 65 years or older who are called Adults A large percentage of this population belonging to the Canton Ambato are in a situation of vulnerability, either in the streets asking for charity, abandoned in their own homes, so that their condition is deteriorated, the aging processes usually carry in the majority Of the cases to a loss or reduction of physical and bio-psychosocial capacities, questionnaires were applied that allowed to estimate the physical, social, functional and mental characteristics, with the opportunity to use epidemiological standards and techniques that can explain the risk factors that Intervene in the pathophysiological changes that add to the disease.