Browsing by Author "Sánchez Gualpa, Edgar Wladimir"

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    Alteraciones sensoriales y calidad de vida en adultos mayores de la zona rural
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Terapia Física, 2022-10-01) Sánchez Gualpa, Edgar Wladimir; Moscoso Córdova, Grace VerónicaLic. Mg.
    The present research project had the objective of determining the sensory alterations of older adults in the rural area of the city of Ambato, in which the strategic plan is to know the sensory alterations suffered by older adults. Therefore, tests were conducted to detect how affected are the sensory system of older adults, in which this project involved 40 participants from the rural area of the city of Ambato, with patients ranging in age from 65 - 95 years old, of which 17 were male and 23 were female. With the application of Sniffin sticks screening tests (smell test), taste test and mini nutritional assessment (nutritional test), Timed up and go TUG for walking, Berg's test for balance, Snellen's booklet and LogMar optotype, deep and superficial sensitivity test. These tests have a good validity, allowing us to know the sensory and physical condition of the participants over the course of a month. The evaluations were carried out at home for one hour with each participant in which the tests were applied correctly and gradually. The effects found in this study with respect to sensory alterations in older adults were evidenced by problems in the sensory system of some participants, which caused problems in their health and quality of life. Objective: To determine the sensory alterations of older adults. Materials and methods: This research present a descriptive quantitative approach, due to the methodology used in data collection and analysis of sensory alterations based xvi on evidence that is oriented to study the problems of older adults in the rural area of Atahualpa. Results: the application of the tests in the elderly allowed us to know more in depth the problems of sensory alterations suffered by these people in the rural area of Atahualpa and how they should interact in a positive way to prevent or treat these pathologies presented by the elderly.