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    EXPERIENCIAS CURATIVAS CON PLANTAS MEDICINALES EN ADULTOS MAYORES DEL BARRIO RUMIPAMBA DE NAVAS
    (2025-06-17) Coque Leon, Victoria Estefania; Manzano Quisimalin, Devora Estefania; Universidad Técnica de Ambato / Facultad de Ciencias de Salud / Carrera de Enfermería
    Introduction: Medicinal plants are those that have healing properties that have been implemented since ancient times and have been transmitted from generation to generation as a natural means to treat illnesses. Objective: To analyze the healing experiences with medicinal plants in older adults of the Rumipamba neighborhood of Navas. Methods: A qualitative approach research was carried out, with a hermeneutic phenomenological design and descriptive scope that addresses, from a phenomenological perspective, the healing experiences with medicinal plants in older adults of the Rumipamba de Navas neighborhood. The research participants were taken into account depending on the following inclusion criteria: older adults ≥ 65 years old, older adults residing for more than 10 years, the technique used in the research was a semi-structured interview, starting from the research question: What are the healing experiences with medicinal plants that you have had, seeking to understand the healing experiences with medicinal plants in older adults, in addition, 15 semi-structured interviews were conducted and the analysis of the data obtained through the qualitative study on the healing experiences with medicinal plants in older adults of the Rumipamba de Navas neighborhood. Results: Applying Giorgi's method allowed the identification of categories and subcategories that highlight aspects of their healing experience with medicinal plants. Conclusion: The older adults of the Rumipamba de Navas neighborhood have a wide experience in the use of medicinal plants, which have been used to treat their illnesses and ailments. The information collected indicates the importance that these plants have in their families, neighbors and to take care of their own health. In addition, in the neighborhood it is evident that most of the older adults depend on medicinal plants, so some of them have decided to plant in their land to maintain and keep these plants close to them.
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    CALIDAD DE VIDA DE LA POBLACIÓN ADULTA MAYOR INSTITUCIONALIZADA. ECUADOR
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Enfermería, 2024-10-03) Chicaiza Ganan, Yadira Fernanda; Macías Ferreiro, Karina
    Quality of life is a concept that can encompass various levels, visualizing biological, economic, social, and psychological demands from an individual to a community level, and is related to aspects of social well-being. This study aims to assess the quality of life of institutionalized elderly individuals at the CAIAM Integral Care Center in Cantón Patate. A quantitative, descriptive, and crosssectional investigation was conducted with a sample of 70 participants. The demographic characteristics indicate that most elderly individuals were between 81 and 90 years old, with 70% being women and 47.1% married. In terms of quality of life, it is mostly described as moderate, varying according to age, sex, and marital status. Regarding physical health, 59% reported a poor quality of life, 51% were dissatisfied with their lifestyle, 39% experienced physical pain during daily activities, 48% required medical treatment to function, 39% enjoyed life, and 36% had difficulty concentrating. After the analysis, it was observed that women are more prone to institutionalization than men. However, it could not be established that men have a better quality of life than women. The importance of continuing to implement policies and programs that promote the well-being and rights of this vulnerable population was highlighted.
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    Intervención de enfermería en la movilidad física en adultos mayores
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato/Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud/Carrera de Enfermeria, 2024-05-01) Romero Mejía, Daniela Alejandra; Espín López, Valeria Isabel Md. Mg.
    Induction: Older adults go through a series of physiological changes, making loss of physical, psychological and cognitive functions common in this population, mostly causing dependency to perform activities in basic daily life. This condition makes older adults fragile and prone to any type of fall leading to disability, increased hospitalisation and even death, therefore, exercise is the best prevention tool. Objective: To determine the effect of nursing intervention on the deterioration of physical mobility in older adults. Methods: Quantitative approach, quasi-experimental design with correlational scope. The population consisted of 70 older adults, the sample was chosen by inclusion and exclusion criteria, data collection was by the Barthel index and the battery (SPPB); subsequently data tabulation was carried out using the SPSS statistical programme. The research was framed within the bioethical aspects established in the declaration of Helsinki. Results: Older adults prone to frailty are women, who improved their condition from frail to pre-frail, using the Otago exercise programme. Conclusions: Nursing interventions are of utmost importance as care plans can be designed, ensuring a better quality of life.
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    Valores de la temperatura en pacientes pediátricos y adultos mayores. Un enfoque de revisión
    (Universdidad Técnica de Ambato/Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud/Carrera de Enfermería, 2021-11-01) Mena Sánchez, Sandra Maritza; Quenorán Almeida, Verónica Sofia Lic. Mg.
    The aim of this review article is to compare body temperature values in pediatric and elderly patients. In addition, the factors influencing the value during the measurement will be identified. It corresponds to a qualitative research with a design based on a systematic literature review and meta-analysis. 34 articles found in specialized databases such as Springer, Scielo, Dialnet, Elsevier, Latindex and published between 2017 and 2021 were analyzed. To demonstrate the main findings, analysis tables and checklists were optimized, thus integrating the results of several independent studies homologous to the central theme. Finally, he concluded that temperature is a variable vital sign that ranges between 35 and 38 degrees Celsius and depends on factors such as the age of the person, the site of measurement, gender, time of day and the device that will be used.
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    Percepción de los familiares de adultos mayores ante la aplicación de la vacuna contra el covid-19 en la comunidad de patutan provincia cotopaxi
    (Universdidad Técnica de Ambato/Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud/Carrera de Enfermería, 2021-09-01) Changoluisa Tiglla, Lourdes Jimena; Guarate Coronado, Yeisy Cristina Dra.
    Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has become a worldwide health problem, with Ecuador being one of the most affected Latin American countries. This disease has been catalogued as a stress triggering factor, impacting the population regardless of age, sex, economic or social status; therefore, the elderly people have been one of the most affected groups. Numerous laboratories and pharmaceutical companies began to carry out studies that would lead to the development of a vaccine to start generating immunity in people, in order to avoid the appearance of serious complications. Thus, by the year 2021, the vaccination process will begin, becoming an essential health service to protect the population from contracting COVID-19; therefore, it is recommended that adults over 65 years of age be considered one of the priority groups for the administration of the vaccine. Objective: To determine the perception of family members of elderly people on the application of the vaccine against COVID-19 in the community of Patutan, Cotopaxi province. Materials and Methods: A qualitative, descriptive, field design research was carried out, where the population studied included the relatives of older adults in the community of Patutan, Cotopaxi province; information was obtained through semi-structured interviews, which were conducted until data saturation was reached, where there were not new contributions from key informants. Once the interviews were conducted, the data were transcribed word by word and analyzed based on the Grounded Data Theory, creating categories and subcategories. The research was governed by the ethical principles indicated in the Declaration of Helsinki: respect, confidentiality and autonomy of the participants. Results: The relatives of the older adults who have received the vaccine against COVID-19 indicated that inoculation is important, innocuous and to avoid this dangerous disease. The evidenced knowledge is catalogued as very good; for them, the advantages provided by these vaccines are several, however, they feel fear of the side effects that may occur after inoculation, however, they consider it is important that their older adults receive the full doses of vaccine. Conclusions: The research participants expressed their perspective and showed knowledge about the COVID-19 vaccine, although they have doubts and fears due to false information that has been circulated in different media regarding the adverse effects that may occur and that may vary according to the type of vaccine inoculated.