Estado Funcional de las actividades de la vida diaria en la atención de pacientes traumatológicos.

Abstract

Introduction: This study analyzes the functional status of daily activities and their relationshio to anxiety in trauma patients to guide their recovery and Independence. Objetive: to evaluate the functional status of activities of daily living in trauma patients at a Hospital in Guayaquil, Ecuador, in 2025. Methodology: This guantitative, descriptibe, cross-sectional study was conducted. Population: The study popilation consisted of 171 trauma patients treated at a Hospital in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Technique: Suryey Instrument: Structured questionnaire, Barthel Index and Hamilto Anxiety Rating Scale. Results: The trauma patients were predominantly adults aged 31 to 40 years (23%), with a higher proportion of males (63%), a secondary education level (52%), and urban origin (82%), The majority of patients presented no comorbidities (67%). Regarding functional status, low dependence (30%), was the most frequent finding and the psychological component predominated in relation to anxiety(53%). Conclusión: These findings reflect the importance of comprehensive nursing care focused on functional recovery, strengthening, autonomy and addressing the patients emotional needs.