EL AISLAMIENTO SOCIAL Y SU INTERACCIÓN CON EL TRASTORNO DE ESTRÉS AGUDO EN LOS ADULTOS MAYORES USUARIOS DE LA FUNDACIÓN SIMÓN PALACIOS INTRIAGO EN EL AÑO 2021

Abstract

This article presents the results of a research whose main objective was to determine the interaction between social isolation and acute stress disorder in elderly users of the Simón Palacios Intriago Foundation in 2021, the methodology used was of the type descriptive with a quantitative approach, since quantifiable information was obtained, the instruments used were; In-depth interviews and the Hamilton Stress Test, these were applied prior to the oral consent of the participants, the results show that 65% of older adults present medium stress levels, while 20% show signs of suffering from levels of mild stress, while the remaining 15% levels of moderate stress, therefore it is concluded that there is a notable relationship between social isolation and acute stress disorder, so it is considered appropriate to include this population group in projects of psychosocial care, which will help improve their quality of life.