Prevalencia de fragilidad y factores asociados en los adultos mayores que asisten al centro gerontológico Dr. Arsenio De la Torre Marcillo.

Abstract

Frailty syndrome is a notable geriatric difficulty that will be identified by the loss of stability and resistance to stressors that is caused by physical wear and tear and physiological decline, which will increase the chances of suffering risk of falls, deterioration of health, of undergo prolonged treatments and mortability. Objective: To determine the prevalence of frailty syndrome and associated factors in adults older than 65 to 80 years who attend the Dr. Arsenio De la Torre Marcillo Gerontological Center. Methodology: This research work has a quantitative-retrospective approach since it uses the collection of data with which we will test the hypothesis based on numerical measurement and statistical analysis, in order to create behavior models and test theories Retrospective because the data used for the study come from surveys and medical records that belong to the Dr. Arsenio De la Torre Marcillo Gerontological Center. Sample: The selected population consisted of 90 patients, with ages ranging from 65 to 85 years of age. Results: in the evaluation of the population of 90 older adults, 52 people had frailty syndrome, which represents 58%. Related to diabetes in 60%, with hypertension in 80% and sedentary lifestyle in 49%. Regarding BMI, 39 older adults present obesity and frailty, as well as 90% report fatigue. Recommendation: The final evaluation determines the importance to be followed with the applied water gymnastics exercise plan.