Abstract

GARCIA OTERO, Adriana et al. Evaluation of the functional and affective states in the geriatric population of "28 de septiembre" health area. MEDISAN [online]. 2013, vol.17, n.2, pp.205-212. ISSN 1029-3019.

A descriptive and cross-sectional study of 108 aged patients with 60 years and over, belonging to "28 de Septiember" University Polyclinic in Santiago de Cuba , was carried out from April to October, 2011, in order to evaluate the functional and affective states in this geriatric population. Ages from 70-79 years (35.2 %), the female sex (60.2 %) and those who had functional dependence in carrying out 1 or 2 basic tasks of the daily life activity, as well as in 3 or 4 instrumental activities, prevailed in the case material. The affective disorders also prevailed with a prevalence of depression and anxiety.

Keywords : aged person; health state; functional dependence; basic activity; instrumental activity; primary health care.

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