La depresión y su influencia en las funciones cognitivas en los adultos mayores del Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social de la provincia de Tungurahua

Abstract

The purpose of the present research is to substantiate the prevalence of depression and its influence on cognitive function in older adults the Ecuadorian Institute of Social Security of the province of Tungurahua; for studying depression scale Yasavage which is a hetero-administered questionnaire in people over 65 was used, this survey reflects 15 items, in the same way the cognitive test (MEC) is applied to assess the cognitive status and comprehensive; in which questions that analyze some areas of cognitive functioning arises: orientation, registration, attention, calculation, memory and language in the elderly because of depression in these is a protective factor of relapse, cognitive impairment and suicidal behavior because it allows among others the remission of / as patients to health services and access or timely treatment of identified cases.