Modos de adaptación y su asociación con el adulto mayor residente en un asilo

Abstract

Objective: To identify the adaptation model and its association with the elderly resident in a nursing home. Methodology: This study corresponds to a descriptive design being qualitative research. The sample consisted of 15 older adults. The data collection technique used was a semi-structured open-ended in-depth interview. Results: the age range was 75 to 90 years, 6 women and 9 men. The results obtained were grouped by means of a rating scale ranging from good, fair and poor. Four categories were obtained, physiological adaptation mode: presents diseases, self-concept adaptation mode: faith beliefs, role performance mode: interaction with surrounding people and interdependence adaptation mode: family support. Conclusion: It is concluded that most of the older adults present in the adaptation mode of interdependence a little support from their family circle.