DEPRESIÓN Y DEPENDENCIA FUNCIONAL EN LOS ADULTOS MAYORES DEL CENTRO GERIÁTRICO “FUTURO SOCIAL”

Abstract

Older adults are those who are in the last stage of their lives, where physical and cognitive abilities are deteriorating, causing both organic and psychological diseases such as low self-esteem, depression as well as presenting functional dependency. The objective of the research is to identify the relationship between depression and functional dependence in the elderly of the "Futuro Social" Geriatric Center. A study of a quantitative nature was carried out, with a descriptive correlational approach, a population of 30 older adults between the ages of 65 and 85 years was taken, the instruments, the Yesavage questionnaire, the Barthel test (BI) and the inventory of Coopersmith for adults. For the statistical analysis, the chi-square test of independence was used and the following results were obtained: 43.33% (13) present moderate dependency, 36.66% (11) with established depression and 23.33 % (13) have a medium level of self-esteem. In conclusion, significant differences were found between depression and functional dependence, however in the results of the level of self-esteem and functional dependence there are no significant differences, as well as the results of the level of self-esteem and depression.