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    Programa de Rehabilitación Cardiaca Domiciliaria para mejorar la funcionalidad en adultos mayores con hipertensión
    (2025-03-17) Guanoluisa Chávez, Cynthia Patricia; Campos Moposita, Angela Priscila; Universidad Técnica de Ambato / Facultad de Ciencias de Salud / Centro de Posgrados
    Home-based cardiac rehabilitation has become a fundamental strategy to improve the health and functionality of older adults, especially those with high blood pressure. The main objective of the research was to determine the effects of a homebased cardiac rehabilitation program on the functionality of hypertensive older adults. To do so, a quasi-experimental study was carried out in which the Senior Fitness Test was applied to evaluate the functional physical condition of the participants before and after the intervention. The program consisted of an aerobic exercise regimen (continuous and interval sprint) that consisted of stretching, joint mobility and breathing exercises, carried out for 14 weeks, with supervised sessions three times a week. The most significant results showed a notable improvement in the functional capacity of older adults, evidenced by the increase in the Senior Fitness Test scores. In addition, a decrease in blood pressure levels was observed, indicating that the program not only improved physical functionality but also contributed to the control of hypertension. These findings highlight the importance of regular physical activity in the cardiovascular health of older adults. In conclusion, the home-based cardiac rehabilitation program proved to be effective in improving functionality and reducing hypertension in older adults. The continuation of this type of program and the training of health professionals for its implementation in other communities is recommended. The proposal includes the development of similar initiatives that promote physical activity and healthy habits in the older adult population.
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    Programa Vivifrail para disminuir el riesgo de caídas en el adulto mayor
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato/Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud/Carrera de Fisioterapia, 2022-09-01) Fuentes Narváez, Layeli Vanessa; Robalino Morales, Gabriela Estefanía, Lcda. Mg.
    First of all, it is important to take into account that physical activity is essential, especially in older adults, since, thanks to physical activity it is possible to achieve a healthy old age and quality of life, it should be noted that its main objective is to increase longevity and at the same time obtain an improvement in the quality of life of the older adult, in the same way, it helps to preserve muscle strength, cognitive function, reduces anxiety, depression and increases self-esteem. Likewise, it is important to perform physical activities, which help to reduce the risks of chronic diseases, mainly vascular diseases. Physical condition is associated with physical exercise, which will be structured, planned, repetitive and individual, it can be noted that older adults should perform physical activity as long as possible to improve their physical condition. We can add that falls are considered a geriatric syndrome produced by multiple factors, for this reason it is considered a complication in public health causing physical, social and psychological sequelae. Objective: to apply the VIVIFRAIL program to reduce the risk of falls in the elderly. Materials and methods: the present study has a quantitative, prospective, cross-sectional research approach, with intervention, this research is supported by evidence that is oriented towards the description of the problem to xvii be studied, this research was carried out in the "Asociación de Adultos Mayores de Atahualpa" and 32 male and female older adults participated. Results: The application of the VIVIFRAIL program to reduce the risk of falls in the elderly showed a favorable change in the functional and physical condition of the elderly.
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    Percepción de los internos rotativos acerca de los cambios de estilo de vida durante la pandemia covid-19
    (Universdidad Técnica de Ambato/Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud/Carrera de Enfermería, 2021-03-01) Atiaja Arias, Josselin Teresa; Herrera López, José LuisLic. Mg.
    The change in the lifestyle of rotating inmates during the pandemic had repercussions on their health. The objective of the research was to analyze the changes in the lifestyle of rotating inmates during the Covid-19 pandemic. The methodology used was based on a study with a qualitative approach of short duration. A field study was carried out in the period October-November 2020 with the rotating nursing interns of the Technical University of Ambato from the period September 2019-August 2020, using a semi-structured interview. It was concluded that changes in lifestyle generate health problems as they cause chronic diseases, loss of communication with family, society and stress. In addition, some of them contributed to improving hygiene practices to take care of their health.