[Improving quality of life in older adults with the decline syndrome: The role of occupational therapy in primary care]. / Mejorando la calidad de vida en personas mayores con el síndrome del declive: el rol de la terapia ocupacional en Atención Primaria.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of an occupational therapy intervention in users recently diagnosed with the decline syndrome, who have experienced a decrease in the Barthel and/or Lawton index in the last month and susceptible to improvement based on medical opinion. DESIGN: Non-controlled, quasi-experimental longitudinal study. A pre-post intervention. LOCATION: Sant Hipòlit de Voltregà health centre. Osona, Barcelona. PARTICIPANTS: Patients referred by the centre's primary care nursing, social work or medical staff with a recent diagnosis of decline syndrome who may benefit from the intervention of an occupational therapy professional. INTERVENTION: Following the initial assessment visit, four training sessions were conducted to improve functional independence, mobility and adaptation of the home environment, providing training to primary caregivers. MAIN MEASUREMENTS: Patient autonomy was assessed using the Barthel and Lawton scales, quality of life using the EuroQol questionnaire (EQ-5D) and home suitability using the home suitability assessment questionnaire. RESULTS: Improvements were observed in autonomy in activities of daily living (p=0.003), mobility (p=0.001) and housing adaptation (p<0.001). The level of anxiety/depression was reduced (p=0.028), and the mean health status score increased markedly (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights the improvement in the quality of life and autonomy in the basic activities of daily living for individuals receiving occupational therapy, emphasizing the need for home adaptation and family support.

Factores de riesgo para discapacidad en pacientes con accidente cerebrovascular en el noreste de México: estudio retrospectivo transversal / Risk factors for disability in patients with stroke in northeastern Mexico: A retrospective cross-sectional study

Objetivo: Determinar los factores de riesgo asociados a discapacidad en pacientes que presentaron accidente cerebrovascular (ACV) en el noreste de México. Diseño: Estudio observacional, retrospectivo y transversal. Sitio: Estudio llevado a cabo en la Unidad de Medicina Familiar (UMF) Núm. 33 del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) en Cd. Reynosa, Tamaulipas, México. Participantes: Se contó con 344 participantes, 198 varones y 146 mujeres, mayores de 18 años derechohabientes del IMSS, adscritos a la UMF Núm. 33 con diagnóstico de ACV entre los años 2018-2021. Intervenciones: Se aplicó a los participantes el índice de Barthel (IB) que evalúa el grado de dependencia para realizar actividades básicas de la vida diaria (AVD) y recolección de variables sociodemográficas, biológicas y antropométricas de la historia clínica digital. Medidas principales: Se realizó un análisis estadístico univariado, correlacional y de regresión logística ordinal entre variables independientes y dependientes. Se obtuvieron medidas de frecuencia, porcentajes y riesgos asociados. Resultados: Los factores de riesgo asociados a discapacidad fueron la edad con odds ratio (OR) de 1,03 (intervalo de confianza [IC] 1,01-1,05), sobrepeso con OR 1,81 (IC 1,03-3,1), obesidad grado I OR 2,74 (IC 1,46-5,1), obesidad grado II OR 4,38 (1,44-13), obesidad grado III OR 9,99 (IC 2,12-47); tipo de ACV: isquémico OR 4,60 (IC 2,6-8) o trombótico OR 4,95 (1,57-15). El número de comorbilidades se asocia a discapacidad cuando se tiene una comorbilidad OR 2,80 (1,22-6,4), dos comorbilidades OR 3,43 (IC 1,37-8,5), tres comorbilidades OR 2,71 (IC 1,01-7,3), y con cinco comorbilidades OR 3,17 (IC 1,01-9,9). Conclusiones: Los factores de riesgo para discapacidad son la edad, el sobrepeso, la obesidad y el tipo de ACV isquémico y trombótico. Ser cuidado por un familiar y/o cónyuge reduce la probabilidad de presentar discapacidad.(AU)

Objective: To determine the risk factors associated with disability in patients who had a stroke in northeastern Mexico. Design: This was an observational, retrospective, cross-sectional study. Site: Conducted at the Family Medicine Unit No. 33 of the Mexican Institute of Social Security in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Participants: One hundred and ninety-eight males and 146 females, above 18 years old, beneficiaries of the Mexican Institute of Social Security with a diagnosis of stroke between 2018 and 2021. InterventionsThe Barthel index that assesses the degree of dependence to perform basic activities of daily living was applied to the participants and sociodemographic, biological and anthropometric variables were collected from the digital medical record. Main measures: A univariate, correlational and ordinal logistic regression statistical analysis was performed between independent and dependent variables to obtain measures of frequency, percentages, and associated risks. Results: The risk factors associated with disability were age (OR 1.03, CI 1.01–1.05), overweight (OR 1.81, CI 1.03–3.1), obesity grade I (OR 2.74, CI 1.46–5.1), obesity grade II (OR 4.38, CI 1.44–13), obesity grade III (OR 9.99, CI 2.12–47); type of stroke: ischemic (OR 4.60, CI 2.6–8) or thrombotic (OR 4.95, CI 1.57–15). The number of comorbidities was associated with disability when having one comorbidity (OR 2.80, CI 1.22–6.4), two comorbidities (OR 3.43, CI 1.37–8.5), three comorbidities (OR 2.71, CI 1.01–7.3), and with five comorbidities (OR 3.17, CI 1.01–9.9). Conclusions: The risk factors found for disability were age, overweight, obesity, and type of ischemic and thrombotic stroke. Being cared for by a relative and/or spouse reduces the probability of disability.(AU)

[Risk factors for disability in patients with stroke in northeastern Mexico: A retrospective cross-sectional study]. / Factores de riesgo para discapacidad en pacientes con accidente cerebrovascular en el noreste de México: estudio retrospectivo transversal.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the risk factors associated with disability in patients who had a stroke in northeastern Mexico. DESIGN: This was an observational, retrospective, cross-sectional study. SITE: Conducted at the Family Medicine Unit No. 33 of the Mexican Institute of Social Security in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. PARTICIPANTS: One hundred and ninety-eight males and 146 females, above 18 years old, beneficiaries of the Mexican Institute of Social Security with a diagnosis of stroke between 2018 and 2021. INTERVENTIONS: The Barthel index that assesses the degree of dependence to perform basic activities of daily living was applied to the participants and sociodemographic, biological and anthropometric variables were collected from the digital medical record. MAIN MEASURES: A univariate, correlational and ordinal logistic regression statistical analysis was performed between independent and dependent variables to obtain measures of frequency, percentages, and associated risks. RESULTS: The risk factors associated with disability were age (OR 1.03, CI 1.01-1.05), overweight (OR 1.81, CI 1.03-3.1), obesity grade I (OR 2.74, CI 1.46-5.1), obesity grade II (OR 4.38, CI 1.44-13), obesity grade III (OR 9.99, CI 2.12-47); type of stroke: ischemic (OR 4.60, CI 2.6-8) or thrombotic (OR 4.95, CI 1.57-15). The number of comorbidities was associated with disability when having one comorbidity (OR 2.80, CI 1.22-6.4), two comorbidities (OR 3.43, CI 1.37-8.5), three comorbidities (OR 2.71, CI 1.01-7.3), and with five comorbidities (OR 3.17, CI 1.01-9.9). CONCLUSIONS: The risk factors found for disability were age, overweight, obesity, and type of ischemic and thrombotic stroke. Being cared for by a relative and/or spouse reduces the probability of disability.

Análisis de la fragilidad y su relación con la calidad de vida en pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica avanzada / Analysis of frailty and its relationship with quality of life in patients with Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease

Introducción: La enfermedad renal crónica avanzada afecta principalmente a pacientes mayores de 65 años, con cierto grado de fragilidad y dependencia, lo que unido a la alta comorbilidad afecta en gran medida a la calidad de vida de estas personas. Objetivos: Valorar la fragilidad en pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica avanzada y su efecto sobre la calidad de vida, así como su relación con la dependencia. Material y Método: Se estudiaron 107 pacientes, con una mediana de edad de 74 años (RI=18); 37 mujeres (34,6%). Se realizó un estudio descriptivo de corte trasversal en la consulta de enfermedad renal crónica avanzada del Servicio de Nefrología del Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía de Córdoba. Se incluyeron pacientes en estadíos 4-5 sin tratamiento renal sustitutivo previo. Se emplearon los cuestionarios: FRAIL para evaluar la fragilidad; KDQOL-SF, para la valoración de la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud; y el test de Barthel para establecer el grado de dependencia. Resultados: El 61,3% de los pacientes presentó algún grado de fragilidad y un 26,2% afectación para realizar alguna actividad básica de la vida diaria. La fragilidad se asoció con peor calidad de vida, estando afectadas la mayoría de dimensiones del cuestionario KDQOL-SF, y con dependencia. Las dimensiones del KDQOL-SF más afectadas fueron Situación laboral y Sueño del cuestionario específico y Salud general y Vitalidad del cuestionario genérico. Conclusiones: La fragilidad está presente de forma importante en los pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica avanzada asociándose a peor calidad de vida y mayor grado de dependencia. (AU)

Introduction: Advanced chronic kidney disease primarily affects patients over 65 years old, often with a certain degree of frailty and dependency. This, coupled with high comorbidity, significantly impacts the quality of life for these individuals. Olivares-Collado E, et al. https://doi.org/10.37551/S2254-28842023026ORIGINALEnfermería Nefrológica 2023. Jul-Sep;26(3):268-276269Objectives: To assess frailty in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease and its impact on quality of life, as well as its relationship with dependency.Material and Method: A total of 107 patients were studied, with a median age of 74 years (IQR=18); 37 were women (34.6%). A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in the advanced chronic kidney disease clinic of the Nephrology Department at Reina Sofía University Hospital in Córdoba. Patients in stages 4-5 without prior renal replacement therapy were included. The following questionnaires were employed: FRAIL to assess frailty; KDQOL-SF for health-related quality of life assessment; and the Barthel Index to establish the degree of dependency.Results: Some degree of frailty was exhibited in 61.3% of patients, and 26.2% of them had difficulty performing some basic activities of daily living. Frailty was associated with a poorer quality of life, with most dimensions of the KDQOL-SF questionnaire affected, and with dependency. The most affected dimensions of the KDQOL-SF were Employment Status and Sleep from the specific questionnaire and General Health and Vitality from the generic questionnaire.Conclusions: Frailty is significantly present in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease, and it is associated with a lower quality of life and a higher degree of dependency. (AU)

Entrenamiento de la memoria de trabajo en la enfermedad vascular cerebral: revisión sistemática / Working Memory Training after cerebrovascular disease: a systematic review / Treinamento Da Memória Operacional Na Doença Cerebrovascular: Revisão Sistemática

Objetivo: mejorar la independencia funcional de los pacientes con enfermedad vascular cerebral (EVC) es uno de los objetivos que se plantean los equipos de rehabilitación física y cognitiva. Uno de los modelos que podría dar respuesta a este objetivo es el entrenamiento cognitivo de la memoria de trabajo (MT). Aunque esta estrategia se viene estudiando desde hace 20 años, aún es necesario realizar un estudio de revisión sistemática que permita conocer con claridad los efectos del entrenamiento cognitivo computarizado de la MT en el funcionamiento de la vida diaria en pacientes con EVC isquémica. Metodología: para ello, se creó una ecuación de búsqueda para aplicar en la base de datos Web of Science (WoS), en el rango temporal desde enero de 2010 a enero de 2019. Posteriormente, se realiza un análisis bibliométrico con el objetivo de identificar los autores y revistas más importantes sobre el tema de investigación. Finalmente, el reporte cronológico identifica la evolución y avances del impacto de los entrenamientos de la memoria de trabajo en la EVC. Resultados: se encontraron tres enfoques relacionados con: efectos de un programa de realidad virtual en las actividades de la vida diaria, efectos del entrenamiento de la MT en la plasticidad cerebral y efectos del entrenamiento cognitivo de la MT en las actividades de la vida diaria. Conclusión: se ha propuesto el desempeño cognitivo como uno de los componentes más importantes del funcionamiento en la vida diaria, particularmente la MT como mediador entre los programas de entrenamiento cognitivo y las habilidades funcionales. Los entrenamientos cognitivos reducen el deterioro cognitivo y el riesgo de demencia. Sin embargo, los beneficios de un entrenamiento cognitivo se limitan a dominios muy similares a los entrenados (transferencia cercana, más que lejana).

Objective: improving functional independence of patients with cerebrovascular disease has become one of the main goals for physical and cognitive rehabilitation teams. A well-known framework that addresses this issue is Working Memory Training. Although this model has been studied for more than twenty years, a systematic review on the effects of Working Memory Training after ischemic stroke and its impact on everyday functioning is still needed. Methodology: thus, a search equation has been proposed on Web of Science database from January 2010 to January 2019. Then, a bibliometric analysis presents the most important authors and journals in the research topic. Finally, a chronological report shows advanced research lines and effects of Working Memory Training in patients with cerebrovascular disease. Results:these findings showed 3 approaches related to the following: effects of virtual reality-based programs on everyday functioning, effects of Working Memory Training on brain plasticity, and effects of Working Memory Training on everyday life. Conclusion: cognitive performance has been proposed to be one of the most important components of functioning in daily life. Working Memory has been shown to strongly mediate between cognitive training and functional abilities. Cognitive training is asso-ciated with less cognitive decline and reduced risk of dementia. However, the benefits from cognitive training may be limited to highly similar domains (close transfer rather than far transfer).

Introdução: melhorar a independência funcional do paciente com doença cerebrovas-cular (DCV) é um dos objetivos traçados pelas equipes de reabilitação física e cognitiva. Um dos modelos que poderia responder a esse objetivo é o treinamento cognitivo da memória de trabalho (MT).Objetivo: embora essa estratégia seja estudada há 20 anos, ainda é necessário realizar um estudo de revisão sistemática que nos permita conhecer claramente os efeitos do treinamento cognitivo computadorizado da MT no funcionamento da vida diária em pacientes com DCV isquêmica.Metodologia: para isso, foi criada uma equação de busca a ser aplicada na base de dados Web of Science (WoS), no período de janeiro de 2010 a janeiro de 2019. Pos-teriormente, é realizada uma análise bibliométrica a fim de identificar os autores mais importantes e periódicos sobre o tema de pesquisa. Por fim, o relatório cronológico identifica a evolução e a evolução do impacto do treino da memória de trabalho no CVS.Resultados: foram encontradas três abordagens relacionadas a: efeitos de um programa de realidade virtual nas atividades da vida diária, efeitos do treinamento da MT na plas-ticidade cerebral e efeitos do treinamento cognitivo da MT nas atividades da vida diária.Conclusão: o desempenho cognitivo tem sido proposto como um dos componentes mais importantes do funcionamento na vida diária, particularmente a MT como media-dor entre programas de treinamento cognitivo e habilidades funcionais. O treinamento cognitivo reduz o declínio cognitivo e o risco de demência. No entanto, os benefícios do treinamento cognitivo são limitados a domínios muito semelhantes aos treinados (transferência próxima, em vez de distante).

Dependencia en adultos mayores con enfermedad de Alzheimer en el Hospital Civil de Tepic, Nayarit, México / Dependence in Aged Adults Suffering from Alzheimer Disease at Tepic Civil Hospital, Nayarit, México

Introducción: El mundo ha experimentado un proceso de cambio que implica múltiples transiciones, como la demográfica y epidemiológica. En México, la prevalencia de las enfermedades demenciales como el Alzheimer tiene una tendencia al aumento, de ahí que sea necesario estudiar y analizar sus repercusiones en la población. Objetivo: Determinar el grado de dependencia en adultos mayores con enfermedad de Alzheimer en un hospital de segundo nivel en Nayarit, México. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, corte transversal y enfoque cuantitativo. Se aplicó el índice de Barthel para evaluar las actividades básicas de la vida diaria a 29 cuidadores principales de los pacientes registrados en la base de datos del hospital. Las variables elegidas fueron: sexo, edad, municipio y grado de dependencia. El análisis de los datos se realizó mediante el programa SPSS de IBM versión 20. Resultados: La edad media fue de 79 años; el 62,1 por ciento fueron mujeres y el 37,9 por ciento hombres; el municipio con mayor número de pacientes fue Tepic (44,8 por ciento); con respecto al grado de dependencia, la independencia fue la más frecuente (27,6 por ciento), seguido de dependencia total (24,1 por ciento). Se evidenció correlación entre defunciones y grado de dependencia con un nivel de significancia por debajo de 0,000 (error α). Conclusiones. En Nayarit existe dependencia en los adultos mayores con enfermedad de Alzheimer. Los cuidadores primarios reciben poca o ninguna capacitación para el cuidado de estos pacientes. El subdiagnóstico de esta enfermedad de alguna manera favorece la dependencia, pues no se orienta o no se otorgan las medidas básicas terapéuticas a la familia para el apoyo del enfermo, esto a su vez es de especial interés debido a que existe una correlación estrecha entre defunción y dependencia(AU)

Introduction: The world has undergone a process of change that involves multiple transitions, such as demographic and epidemiological. In Mexico, the prevalence of dementia diseases such as Alzheimer's has an increasing trend, hence it is necessary to study and to analyze its impact on the population. Objective: To determine the degree of dependence in aged adults with Alzheimer's disease in a second-level hospital in Nayarit, Mexico. Methods: This is a descriptive study with cross-sectional and quantitative approach. The Barthel index was applied to assess the basic activities of daily living to 29 main caregivers of the patients registered in the hospital database. The variables chosen were sex, age, municipality and degree of dependency. Data analysis was performed using the IBM SPSS version 20 program. Results: The mean age was 79 years; 62.1percent were women and 37.9percent men; the municipality with the highest number of patients was Tepic (44.8percent). Regarding the degree of dependence, independence was the most frequent (27.6percent), followed by total dependence (24.1percent). Correlation between deaths and degree of dependence was evidenced with a level of significance below 0.000 (α error). Conclusions: In Nayarit there is dependence in aged adults suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Primary caregivers receive little or no training in caring for these patients. The underdiagnoses of this disease in some way favors dependence, since the family is not guided or the basic therapeutic measures are not given to support the patient, this in turn is of special interest because there is close correlation between deaths and dependency(AU)

Functional trajectories of older acute medical inpatients.

OBJECTIVES: To describe the changes in basic activities of daily living (BADL) function before and during hospital admission in older patients admitted to an acute medical unit and to assess the effect of age on loss of BADL function. METHODS: Prospective observational study. The study included 91 patients aged 65 and older consecutively admitted to an acute medical unit of an urban public teaching hospital in Portugal, between May and September 2017. Functional status was measured at three times: at hospital admission; at about 2 weeks before hospital admission (baseline); an on the discharge day. The functional condition was evaluated using the Katz index. Differences in scores for BADL between baseline and admission, between admission and discharge, and between baseline and discharge were used to define pre-admission, in-hospital and overall functional decline. RESULTS: Pre-admission, in-hospital and overall functional decline occurred in 78.0%, 4.4% and 63.7% of the participants, respectively. In contrast, in-hospital functional improvement occurred in a minority of the patients (14.3%). Hospitalized older people are discharged with BADL function that is worse than their baseline function. The oldest patients are at high risk of poorer functional outcomes because they are less likely to recover BADL function lost before admission. CONCLUSION: These results emphasize the overriding need for implementing in-hospital processes to prevent functional decline and enhance functional recovery. This study also highlights the need for nurses to closely monitor the functional status of hospitalized older people, particularly in oldest-old patients.

Disability in instrumental activities of daily living in hemodialysis patients: Influence on quality of life related to health. / Dependencia para las actividades instrumentales de la vida diaria en pacientes en hemodiálisis: influencia sobre la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud.

INTRODUCTION: Instrumental Activities of Daily Life (IADL) requires a higher level of personal autonomy and interaction with the environment than the basic activities of daily life (BADL). Few studies analyze the deficit on IADL. Early detection is important because an early action can delay the evolution of the dependency process. AIM: to know the prevalence of functional deficit in IADL of hemodialysis patients, its relationship with the functional deficit in the BADL and its influence on the health related quality of life (HRQoL). METHODS: Cross-sectional study in 66 patients on HD. Different scales were used: Lawton and Brody (AIVD dependency), Delta (BADL dependency), and COOP-WONCA (HRQOL). Clinical data were collected (age, sex, CKD etiology, months in HD, marital status, employment situation). RESULTS: 80.3% of the patients had some degree of dependence for the IADL (57.5% in moderate/severe degree) and 40.8% for the BADL (9% in moderate/severe degree). There was a correlation between dependence to the BADL and AIVD. Age and employment status influence the dependence on IADL and BADL. Patients with greater dependence on IADL had worse HRQoL (P<.000). The dimensions in which they showed greater differences were "Daily activities", "Social activities" and "Social support". CONCLUSIONS: HD patients are more dependent on IADL than on ADL and with a higher degree of severity and the level of dependence in both types of activities has important influence on HRQoL. Early detection of the occurrence of disability in the realization of IADL can be used to initiate intervention programs that help to prevent, reverse or delay the progression.

[Multiple sclerosis, loss of functionality and gender]. / Esclerosis múltiple, pérdida de funcionalidad y género.

OBJECTIVE: To identify the type of support and assistance that patients with multiple sclerosis need in order to cope with the loss of functionality, and to show how gender affects the perception of these needs. METHOD: Interpretative-phenomenological qualitative study. LOCATION: Granada (Spain). Year: 2014. Intentional sample: 30 patients and 20 family caregivers. Data were gathered from 26 interviews and 4 focus groups. The data were coded and analysed with the NVivo programme. RESULTS: The multiple sclerosis patients and family caregivers had different perceptions of the loss of capacity to undertake activities of daily living. Being able to self care was considered the last vestige of autonomy. The women with multiple sclerosis tried to take on the responsibility of housework, but the male caregivers became gradually involved in these tasks. Gender roles were redefined with respect to housekeeping. The multiple sclerosis patients showed a need for emotional support. Some of the men had abandoned the stereotype of the strong male as a result of the decline in their health. Adaptations in the home took place without planning them in advance. The use of mobility devices started on an occasional basis. A fear of stigma was an obstacle for regular use of assistive technology. CONCLUSIONS: Health care for people with multiple sclerosis should include family caregivers. Gender influences the perception that caregivers and patients have of the assistance they require to maximise their quality of life. This flags up several intervention areas for the follow-up and long-term care of these patients by the healthcare system.

Relación entre dependencia en pacientes con enfermedad de Alzheimer y la sobrecarga en el cuidador principal / Relationship between dependence in patients with Alzheimer's disease and primary caregiver overload

RESUMEN Introducción: El envejecimiento poblacional ha traído como consecuencia un aumento de las enfermedades en adultos mayores, entre ellas la enfermedad de Alzheimer, que resulta una amenaza para los cuidadores del paciente y la familia. Objetivo: Demostrar la relación que existe entre la dependencia del paciente con enfermedad de Alzheimer para realizar las actividades básicas de la vida diaria con la sobrecarga percibida por el cuidador principal, Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo correlacional. Fue seleccionada una muestra de 35 cuidadores principales de pacientes con enfermedad de Alzheimer pertenecientes al Policlínico "Carlos Manuel Portuondo", en Marianao. Los familiares eran encargados y responsables de la realización de los cuidados del paciente y residentes en el domicilio, sin recibir retribución económica a cambio, brindando cuidados por más de seis meses y dieron su consentimiento para la participación en el estudio. Se aplicó el Índice de Katz y la entrevista de sobrecarga del cuidador: Escala de Zarit. Para el procesamiento de la información se utilizó el SPSS 15.0. Se utilizó la estadística descriptiva y el coeficiente de correlación de Pearson para la relación entre variables. Resultados: Predominaron los cuidadores con sobrecarga y los pacientes que requieren asistencia para realizar las actividades básicas de la vida diaria. Los mismos requirieron asistencia para bañarse, trasladarse y alimentarse, variables que se relacionaron significativamente con la sobrecarga. Conclusiones: Existe una relación significativa entre la dependencia para las actividades básicas de la vida diaria de los pacientes con enfermedad de Alzheimer y la sobrecarga percibida por el cuidador principal(AU)

ABSTRACT Introduction: The aging population has resulted in an increase of disease in older adults. Including Alzheimer's disease, which is a threat to patient caregivers and family. Objective: To demonstrate the relationship between the patient's dependence with Alzheimer's disease to perform the basic activities of daily life with the perceived overload the primary caregiver, at the Polyclinic Carlos Manuel Portuondo, in Marianao. Methods: A descriptive correlational study. It was selected a sample of 35 primary caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease who were familiar charge and responsible for the realization of patient care and resident at home, without receiving financial compensation in return, providing care for more than six months and they gave their consent for participation in the study. Zarit Scale: Katz Index and caregiver burden interview was applied. For information processing SPSS 15.0 was used. Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation coefficient for the relationship between variables was used. Results: predominated overloaded caregivers and patients who require assistance to perform basic activities of daily life. They required assistance with bathing, moving and feeding, variables that were significantly related to overloading. Conclusions: There is a significant relationship between dependence for basic activities of daily living of patients with Alzheimer's disease and perceived overload the primary caregiver(AU)

Nivel de funcionalidad en actividades básicas e instrumentales de la vida diaria del adulto mayor / Level of functionality in basic and instrumental daily life activities of elderly adult

La población en general tiene tendencia al envejecimiento, por lo que el Perú debe prepararse con políticas públicas que permitan a este segmento gozar de una vejez digna y con las debidas atenciones. Objetivos: determinar el nivel de funcionalidad en actividades básicas e instrumentales de la vida diaria del adulto mayor del Club CORESAMI en el año 2013. Material y métodos: estudio de tipo cuantitativo, descriptivo, de nivel aplicativo y de corte transversal. La población estuvo conformada por 35 adultos mayores, que concurrían al club antes mencionado, perteneciente a la Jurisdicción del Centro de Salud de San Juan de Miraflores. La técnica que se utilizó fue la encuesta y como instrumento un cuestionario. Resultados: del 100% (35), un 49% (17) tiene un nivel medio, un 34% (12), un nivel alto, y un 17% (6) un nivel bajo de funcionalidad para realizar actividades básicas e instrumentales de la vida diaria, prevaleciendo las primeras sobre los segundas, para las cuales requieren más apoyo. Conclusiones: se recomienda realizar estudios descriptivos en los diferentessectores y establecimientos de salud ya que tienen distintas realidades, así mismo programas de intervención dirigidos a estos adultos mayores de carácter inter y multidisciplinario que incluyan a la familia y comunidad.

The tendency of the general population is aging, so that Peru should be prepared with public policies that this segment are allowed to enjoy a decent and fairly old-age care. Objectives: to determine the level of functionality in basic and instrumental daily life activities of older adult in CORESAMI Club in 2013. Material and Methods: quantitative and descriptive level application and cross-section study. The population is composed of 35 older adults who were attended in the aforementioned Club, belonging to the jurisdiction of the Health Center of San Juan de Miraflores. The technique used was the survey and a questionnaire as an instrument. Results: of 100% (35), 49% (17) having an average level , 34% (12), a high level, and 17% (6) a low level of functionality to perform basic and instrumental activities of daily living . Prevailing the first on seconds, for which they require more support. Conclusions: descriptive studies are recommended in different sectors and health facilities as they have different realities, also intervention programs targeting these elderly people, inter and multidisciplinary involving the family and community.