[Hospital-based multicenter study in Spain, Mexico and Cuba on attitudes to living liver donation]. / Estudio multicéntrico hospitalario en España, México y Cuba de actitud hacia la donación de vivo hepática.

INTRODUCTION: Given the lack of a sufficient number of livers available for transplantation, living liver donation (LLD) is being developed in the Spanish-speaking world. To do this, it is essential that health workers in hospitals are in favor of such donation, given that they are a key component in this treatment and that their attitudes influence public opinion. OBJECTIVE: To analyze attitude toward LLD among hospital personnel from healthcare centers in Spain and Latin America. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Ten hospitals were selected from the «International Donor Collaborative Project¼: 3 from Spain, 5 from Mexico and 2 from Cuba. Random sampling stratified by type of service and job category was used. Attitudes to LLD were evaluated through a validated questionnaire on psychosocial aspects. The questionnaire was anonymous and self-administered. Statistical tests consisted of Student's T test, the chi-square test and logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: Of the 2,618 employees surveyed, 85% (n=2,231) were in favor of related LLD; of these, 31% (n=804) were in favor of unrelated LLD. No association was found between the country of the interviewed, personal-social variables or work-related variables. The following factors were associated with a favorable attitude toward related LLD donation: having had personal experience of donation and transplantation (P<.001); being in favor of deceased donation (P<.001); believing that one might need a possible transplant (P<.001); being in favor of living kidney donation (P<.001); being willing to accept a liver from a living donor (P<.001); having discussed the matter of donation and transplantation within the family (P<.001) and with one's partner (P<.001); carrying out pro-social type activities (P<.001); being Catholic (P=.040); believing that one's religion is in favor of donation and transplantation (P<.001); and not being concerned about the possible mutilation of the body after donation (P<.001). CONCLUSIONS: Hospital personnel from Spain and Latin America had a favorable attitude toward LLD, which was associated with factors directly and indirectly related to donation and transplantation, family and religious factors, and attitudes toward the body.

Estudio multicéntrico hispano-latinoamericano de actitud hacia la donación de órganos entre profesionales de centros sanitarios hospitalarios / Spanish-Latin American multicenter study of attitudes toward organ donation among personnel from hospital healthcare centers

INTRODUCCIÓN: Los profesionales hospitalarios son un colectivo generador de opinión para el resto de la población en temas sanitarios. La actitud no favorable de dicho grupo es un obstáculo hacia el incremento de las tasas de donación de órganos propios de cadáver. OBJETIVO: Analizar la actitud de los profesionales hospitalarios hacia la donación de los órganos propios en centros sanitarios españoles y latinoamericanos y determinar los factores que condicionan dicha actitud. MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: Del «Proyecto Colaborativo Internacional Donante» se seleccionaron 11 centros hospitalarios, 3 de España, 5 de México, 2 de Cuba y uno de Costa Rica. Muestra aleatorizada y estratificada por tipo de servicio y categoría laboral. La actitud hacia la donación y el trasplante se valoró mediante una encuesta validada. El cuestionario fue anónimo y autoadministrado. Estadística: tests de la t de Student, de la χ2 y análisis de regresión logística. RESULTADOS: De los 2.785 profesionales encuestados, 822 son de España, 1.595 de México, 202 de Cuba y 166 de Costa Rica. El 79% (n = 2.191) está a favor de la donación de órganos de cadáver. Por país, están a favor el 94% (n = 189) de los cubanos, el 82% (n = 1.313) de los mexicanos, el 73% (n = 121) de los costarricenses y el 69% (n = 568) de los españoles (p < 0,001). En el análisis multivariante, las variables con más peso específico son: 1) país, siendo más favorable en Cuba (odds ratio= 8,196; p < 0,001); 2) ser médico (OR = 2,544; p < 0,001); 3) realizar una actividad laboral relacionada con el trasplante (OR = 1,610; p = 0,005); 4) haber comentado a nivel familiar el tema de la donación y el trasplante (OR = 3,690; p < 0,001); 5) la actitud a favor hacia la donación y el trasplante de la pareja (OR = 3,289; p < 0,001); 6) considerar el encuestado que su religión está a favor de la donación y el trasplante (OR= 3,021; p = 0,001); 7) no estar preocupado por la posible mutilación del cuerpo tras la donación (OR = 2,994; p < 0,001); 8) la preferencia de otras opciones distintas de la inhumación en el tratamiento del cuerpo tras el éxitus (OR = 2,770; p < 0,001) y 9) la aceptación de la realización de una autopsia si fuese necesaria (OR = 2,808; p < 0,001). CONCLUSIONES: La actitud hacia la donación entre el personal hospitalario de centros sanitarios españoles y latinoamericanos es favorable, aunque un 21% no está a favor de donar. Dicha actitud es más favorable entre los profesionales latinoamericanos, y está muy condicionada por factores laborales y psicosociales

INTRODUCTION: Hospital personnel are a group which has an influence on the opinion of the rest of the population about healthcare matters. Any unfavorable attitude of this group would be an obstacle to an increase in organ donation. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the attitude of hospital workers toward the donation of one's own organs in Spanish and Latin American hospitals and to determine the factors affecting this attitude. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Eleven hospitals from the "International Collaborative Donor Project" were selected, 3 in Spain, 5 in Mexico, 2 in Cuba and one in Costa Rica. A random sample was stratified by the type of service and job category. Attitude toward donation and transplantation was assessed using a validated survey. The questionnaire was completed anonymously and was self-administered. Statistical analysis: Student's t-test, the χ2 test and logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: Of the 2,785 workers surveyed, 822 were from Spain, 1,595 from Mexico, 202 from Cuba and 166 from Costa Rica and 79% (n = 2,191) were in favor of deceased organ donation. According to country, 94% (n = 189) of Cubans were in favor, compared to 82% (n = 1,313) of the Mexicans, 73% (n = 121) of the Costa Ricans and 69% (n = 568) of the Spanish (P < .001). In the multivariate analysis, the following variables had the most specific weight: 1) originating from Cuba (odds ratio=8.196; P < .001); 2) being a physician (OR = 2.544; P < .001); 3) performing a job related to transplantation (OR = 1.610; P = .005); 4) having discussed the subject of donation and transplantation within the family (OR = 3.690; P < .001); 5) having a partner with a favorable attitude toward donation and transplantation (OR = 3.289; P < .001); 6) a respondent's belief that his or her religion is in favor of donation and transplantation (OR = 3.021; P = .001); 7) not being concerned about the possible mutilation of the body after donation (OR = 2.994; P < .001); 8) the preference for other options apart from burial for treating the body after death (OR = 2.770; P < .001); and 9) acceptance of carrying out an autopsy if one were needed (OR = 2.808; P < .001). CONCLUSIONS: Hospital personnel in Spanish and Latin American healthcare centers had a favorable attitude toward donation, although 21% of respondents were not in favor of donating. This attitude was more favorable among Latin American workers and was very much conditioned by job-related and psychosocial factors

Knowledge of the brain death concept by personnel in Spanish and Latin-American healthcare centers.

BACKGROUND: The knowledge and acceptance of the concept of brain death (BD) among health care personnel is fundamental. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the level of understanding of the BD concept among personnel in Spanish and Latin American healthcare centers and to determine the factors affecting this attitude. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Data from 12 hospitals and 32 primary care centers in 4 countries within the International Collaborative Donor Project were selected (Spain, Mexico, Cuba and Costa Rica (n=4378)). RESULTS: 62% of the personnel (n=2714) understood BD and believed that this was the death of an individual. Of the rest, 30% (n=1333) did not understand it and the remaining 8% (n=331) believed it did not mean the death of a patient. 83% (n=931) of physicians understood BD, compared to 75% (n=895) of nurses, 55% (n=299) of healthcare assistants, 53% (n=108) of non-healthcare university-educated personnel and 36% (n=481) of those without a university education (p<0.001). 68% (n=1084) of Mexicans understood BD compared to 66% (n=134) of Cubans, 58% (n=1411) of Spaniards, and 52% (n=85) (p<0.001) of Costa Ricans. There were significant relationships between knowledge of the concept and the following: type of healthcare center (p<0.001), clinical service (p<0.001), having spoken about organ donation within the family (p<0.001) and one's partner's attitude to the subject (p<0.001). A direct relationship has been found between understanding the concept and attitude toward deceased donation (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The understanding of BD by personnel from healthcare centers was not as good as expected. There were marked differences depending on job category.

A multicenter study in Spanish, Mexican, and Cuban hospitals of attitude toward living kidney donation.

BACKGROUND: Living kidney donation (LKD) is a treatment with good results, although it is not very widely used in Spanish-speaking countries. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the attitude toward LKD among hospital personnel in healthcare centers in Spain and Latin America. MATERIAL/METHODS: Ten hospitals within the "International Collaborative Donor Project" were selected, from Spain, Mexico, and Cuba. A random sample was taken, which was stratified according to type of service and job category. RESULTS: Of the 2618 workers surveyed, 90% were in favor of related LKD, 6% were against it, and the remaining 4% were undecided. If the LKD was not related, then 32% were in favor. Other factors associated with a favorable attitude toward related LKD were: Working in Latin American hospitals (p<0.001); Working in clinical services (p=0.030); Having job stability (p=0.013); Having had personal experience of donation and transplantation (p=0.002); Being in favor of deceased donation (p<0.001); Considering the possibility of needing a transplant (p<0.001); Being in favor of living liver donation (p<0.001); Accepting a kidney from a living donor (p<0.001); Having spoken about donation and transplantation within family and partner (p<0.001); Having carried out pro-social activities (p<0.001); and Having no concern about the possible mutilation of the body after donation (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Hospital personnel had a favorable attitude toward LKD donation, both in Spain and Latin America. This attitude was related with factors of knowledge about and general attitude toward organ donation and transplantation, family factors, religious factors, and fear about mutilation remaining after the donation.

Spanish-Latin American multicenter study of attitudes toward organ donation among personnel from hospital healthcare centers.

INTRODUCTION: Hospital personnel are a group which has an influence on the opinion of the rest of the population about healthcare matters. Any unfavorable attitude of this group would be an obstacle to an increase in organ donation. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the attitude of hospital workers toward the donation of one's own organs in Spanish and Latin American hospitals and to determine the factors affecting this attitude. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Eleven hospitals from the "International Collaborative Donor Project" were selected, 3 in Spain, 5 in Mexico, 2 in Cuba and one in Costa Rica. A random sample was stratified by the type of service and job category. Attitude toward donation and transplantation was assessed using a validated survey. The questionnaire was completed anonymously and was self-administered. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Student's t-test, the χ2 test and logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: Of the 2,785 workers surveyed, 822 were from Spain, 1,595 from Mexico, 202 from Cuba and 166 from Costa Rica and 79% (n=2,191) were in favor of deceased organ donation. According to country, 94% (n=189) of Cubans were in favor, compared to 82% (n=1,313) of the Mexicans, 73% (n=121) of the Costa Ricans and 69% (n=568) of the Spanish (P<.001). In the multivariate analysis, the following variables had the most specific weight: 1) originating from Cuba (odds ratio=8.196; P<.001); 2) being a physician (OR= 2.544; P<.001); 3) performing a job related to transplantation (OR = 1.610; P=.005); 4) having discussed the subject of donation and transplantation within the family (OR= 3.690; P<.001); 5) having a partner with a favorable attitude toward donation and transplantation (OR= 3.289; P<.001); 6) a respondent's belief that his or her religion is in favor of donation and transplantation (OR= 3.021; P=.001); 7) not being concerned about the possible mutilation of the body after donation (OR= 2.994; P<.001); 8) the preference for other options apart from burial for treating the body after death (OR= 2.770; P<.001); and 9) acceptance of carrying out an autopsy if one were needed (OR= 2.808; P<.001). CONCLUSIONS: Hospital personnel in Spanish and Latin American healthcare centers had a favorable attitude toward donation, although 21% of respondents were not in favor of donating. This attitude was more favorable among Latin American workers and was very much conditioned by job-related and psychosocial factors.

The attitude toward living kidney donation among personnel from units related to donation and transplantation in Spain, Mexico and Cuba.

BACKGROUND: Living kidney donation (LKD) is becoming increasingly necessary as a treatment option for reducing the deficit in transplant organs. Hospital personnel in services related to donation and transplantation play a key role in promoting this kind of donation. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the attitude toward LKD among hospital workers in services related to donation and transplantation in Spain and Latin America. METHODS: Eight hospitals in the "International Collaborative Donor Project" were selected (Spain-Mexico-Cuba). A random sample was taken which was stratified according to the type of service and job category, in transplant-related services. RESULTS: Of the 878 respondents, 90% were in favor of related LKD, and 28% were in favor if the LKD was not related. Attitude was more favorable among Latin Americans workers compared to the Spanish (p=0.014). Other factors associated to attitude included: age (p=0.004); an attitude in favor of deceased donation and living liver donation (p<0.001); and acceptance of a kidney from a donor (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The attitude toward related LKD was very favorable among hospital personnel in units related to the donation and transplantation process in Spain and Latin America, which means that they could contribute to its promotion particularly at the current time when living kidney donation needs to be expanded.

Level of acceptance of solid organ xenotransplantation among personnel in Spanish, Mexican, and Cuban hospitals.

BACKGROUND: Xenotransplantation is still a long way from becoming a clinical reality. However, in an emergency situation, it could be used as a bridge for replacing vital organs until the arrival of a human organ. To analyze the attitude toward xenotransplantation among hospital personnel from several hospitals in Spain and Latin America. METHODS: A random sample stratified according to the type of hospital and job category (n = 2618) in 10 hospitals in three different countries: Spain (n = 821), Mexico (n = 1595), and Cuba (n = 202). A validated questionnaire (PCID-XenoTx Rios) was self-administered and completed anonymously by the respondents. RESULTS: If the results of xenotransplantation were similar to those achieved using human donor organs, 61% (n = 1591) of the respondents would be in favor, while 9% (n = 234) would be against and 30% (n = 793) would be unsure. The analysis of the variables affecting attitude toward xenotransplantation revealed that attitude varied according to the country of reference and was more favorable among personnel in Cuban hospitals (70% a favor) than in Spanish (57%) and Mexican ones (62%; P = 0.000). However, these differences are mainly determined by job category with the physicians having the most favorable attitude. The ancillary staff, in contrast, had the least favorable attitude (76 vs. 51% respectively; P = 0.000). Of the remaining variables, attitude is significantly related to variables connected to human donation: attitude toward the different kinds of human organ donation (deceased [P < 0.001] and living [P < 0.001]), the possibility of needing a transplant oneself in the future (P < 0.001), and attitude toward donating the organs of a deceased family member (P = 0.004). CONCLUSIONS: A third of healthcare personnel from several hospitals are not in favor of xenotransplantation. It is necessary to provide more information about the matter, especially in hospitals where there is a preclinical xenotransplantation program or where there is access to one, such as in the hospitals in this study.

Opinion toward living liver donation of hospital personnel from units related to organ donation and transplantation: a multicenter study from Spain and latin-america.

BACKGROUND: Hospital personnel of services related to donation and transplantation process play a fundamental role in the development of transplantation. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate the attitude toward living liver donation (LLD) among hospital personnel from services related to donation and transplantation in hospital centers in Spain and Latin America. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Eight hospitals within the "International Donor Collaborative Project" were selected, three in Spain, three in Mexico and two in Cuba. The study was performed in transplant-related services, using a randomized sample, which was stratified by the type of service and job category. RESULTS: In total, 878 workers were surveyed of which 82% (n = 720) were in favor of related LLD, 10% (n = 90) were against and 8% (n = 68) undecided. Attitudes toward related LLD were more favorable in the following groups: the Latin Americans (86% in favor vs. 77% among the Spanish; P = 0.007); younger people (37 vs. 40 years, P = 0.002); those in favor of either deceased donation (P < 0.001) or living kidney donation (P < 0.001); those who believed that they might need a transplant in the future (P < 0.001); those who would accept a liver from a living donor (P < 0.001); those who discussed the subject of donation and transplantation with their families (P = 0.040); and those whose partner was in favor of donation and transplantation (P = 0.044). CONCLUSIONS: Personnel from donation and transplantation-related units had a favorable attitude toward LLD. This attitude was not affected by psychosocial factors, although it was influenced by factors directly and indirectly related to the donation and transplantation process.

Actitud de los profesionales hospitalarios no sanitarios españoles y latinoamericanos hacia la donación de hígado de vivo / Attitudes among Spanish and Latin American non-medical health professionals to living donor liver transplantation

Introducción: Los profesionales hospitalarios son un grupo de opinión influyente sobre la población. Objetivo El objetivo de este trabajo ha sido analizar la actitud hacia la donación hepática de vivo (DVH) de los profesionales no sanitarios de hospitales españoles y latinoamericanos, y determinar las variables que influyen en dicha actitud. Material y método Del «Proyecto Colaborativo Internacional Donante» se selecciona una muestra aleatoria y estratificada por servicio entre el personal no sanitario: 3 en España, 5 en México y 2 en Cuba. La actitud se valoró mediante encuesta validada, anónima y autoadministrada. Resultados Se encuestan 951 profesionales no sanitarios, 277 de España, 632 de México y 42 de Cuba. El 86% (n = 818) está a favor de la DVH si fuera relacionada y el 31% (n = 299) si no es relacionada. Se asocia a dicha actitud: país (México 88%, Cuba 83%, España 81%) (p = 0,016), ser mujer (p = 0,026), tener experiencia con la donación y el trasplante (p = 0,001), tener una actitud a favor hacia la donación (p < 0,001), considerar la posibilidad de necesitar un trasplante (p < 0,001), estar a favor de la donación de vivo renal (p < 0,001), aceptar un hígado de DVH si fuera necesario (p < 0,001), comentar con la familia y la pareja sobre donación y trasplante (p < 0,001), realizar actividades prosociales (p < 0,001), considerar que su religión está a favor de donación y trasplante (p < 0,001), no preocuparse por la mutilación del cuerpo tras la donación (p < 0,001).Conclusiones La actitud hacia la DVH relacionada entre el personal no sanitario de varios hospitales españoles, mexicanos y cubanos es favorable. En el 86% de los encuestados dicha actitud no está condicionada por los factores psicosociales clásicos (AU)

Introduction: Hospital professionals are an opinion group that influences the general population. Objective: To analyze attitudes to living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) among non-medical professionals working in Spanish and Latin American hospitals and to determine the variables that influence these attitudes. Material and method: A random sample, stratified by department, was selected from nonmedical staff in the ‘‘International Donor Collaborative Project’’: there were three hospitals in Spain, five in Mexico and two in Cuba. Attitudes were evaluated through a validated, anonymous, self-administered questionnaire. Results: There were 951 non-medical professionals: 277 from Spain, 632 from Mexico and 42from Cuba. A total of 86% (n = 818) were in favor of related living donation and 31% (n = 299)were in favor of unrelated living donation. This attitude was associated with the following: country (Mexico 88%, Cuba 83%, Spain 81%) (p =0.016), female sex (p =0.026), having experience of donation and transplantation (p =0.001), having a favorable attitude to donation (P<0.001), considering the possibility of needing a transplant (P <0.001), being in favor of living kidney donation (P <0.001), being willing to accept a transplant from a living donor if necessary(P <0.001), discussing donation and transplantation with the family and partner (P <0.001),carrying out pro-social activities (P <0.001), believing that one’s religion was in favor of donation and transplantation (P<0.001), and not worrying about bodily mutilation after donation (P<0.001).Conclusions: Attitudes toward related LDLT among non-medical staff in various Spanish, Mexican and Cuban hospitals are favorable. In 86% of those surveyed, this attitude was not influenced by classical psychosocial factors (AU)

[Attitudes among Spanish and Latin American non-medical health professionals to living donor liver transplantation]. / Actitud de los profesionales hospitalarios no sanitarios españoles y latinoamericanos hacia la donación de hígado de vivo.

INTRODUCTION: Hospital professionals are an opinion group that influences the general population. OBJECTIVE: To analyze attitudes to living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) among non-medical professionals working in Spanish and Latin American hospitals and to determine the variables that influence these attitudes. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A random sample, stratified by department, was selected from non-medical staff in the "International Donor Collaborative Project": there were three hospitals in Spain, five in Mexico and two in Cuba. Attitudes were evaluated through a validated, anonymous, self-administered questionnaire. RESULTS: There were 951 non-medical professionals: 277 from Spain, 632 from Mexico and 42 from Cuba. A total of 86% (n = 818) were in favor of related living donation and 31% (n = 299) were in favor of unrelated living donation. This attitude was associated with the following: country (Mexico 88%, Cuba 83%, Spain 81%) (p =0.016), female sex (p =0.026), having experience of donation and transplantation (p =0.001), having a favorable attitude to donation (P <0.001), considering the possibility of needing a transplant (P <0.001), being in favor of living kidney donation (P <0.001), being willing to accept a transplant from a living donor if necessary (P <0.001), discussing donation and transplantation with the family and partner (P <0.001), carrying out pro-social activities (P <0.001), believing that one's religion was in favor of donation and transplantation (P<0.001), and not worrying about bodily mutilation after donation (P <0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Attitudes toward related LDLT among non-medical staff in various Spanish, Mexican and Cuban hospitals are favorable. In 86% of those surveyed, this attitude was not influenced by classical psychosocial factors.

Level of awareness of personnel in hospital services related to the donation process: A Spanish and Latin American multicenter study.

BACKGROUND: Services related to the donation and transplantation process are fundamental for developing solid organ transplantation and procuring organs from deceased donors. This study was conducted to analyze the attitude toward deceased organ donation among hospital personnel working in donation- and transplantation-related services in hospitals in Spain and Latin America. METHODS: Nine hospital centers within the "International Donor Collaborative Project" were selected (Spain, Mexico, Cuba, and Costa Rica). A random employee sample was taken and stratified according to the type of service and job category in transplant-related hospital services. RESULTS: Of the 925 employees surveyed, 78% were in favor of donation. By job category, attitude was more favorable among physicians (89%; p < 0.001). By type of service, attitude was more positive among personnel in transplant patient follow-up units (87%; p = 0.018). By country, the Cubans were most in favor (91%), followed by the Mexicans (81%), the Costa Ricans (77%), and the Spanish (70%; p < 0.001). Other factors were age (p < 0.001), sex (p = 0.005), considering the possibility of needing a transplant (p = 0.002), understanding the concept of brain death (p < 0.001), being in favor of living donation (p < 0.001), having discussed the subject of donation and transplantation within the family and the partner (p < 0.001), carrying out pro-social activities (p = 0.002), and concern about mutilation after donation (p = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS: Transplant-related personnel had a favorable attitude toward deceased donation, although it was not as positive as we would expect, especially among non-physicians. This attitude needs to be improved because of the negative effect that can result in organ donation. There were pronounced differences between countries, and the discordance between attitude and actual deceased donation rates in each country is notable.

Investigación clinicoepidemiológica en envejecimiento: metodología del proyecto encuesta salud, bienestar y envejecimiento (SABE) en México / Epidemiological clinical research in aging: methodology of the project survey health, wellbeing and ageing in Mexico

La población de personas adultas mayores crece de forma paulatina y sostenida en el mundo y por ende en nuestro país. Sin embargo, la información que se tiene sobre la forma de vida, salud y bienestar de este grupo poblacional es limitada debido a que la mayor parte de las investigaciones en adultos mayores es derivada del estudio de grupos pequeños con patología bien circunscrita y características especiales. Por otro lado, la realización de estudios, en la población abierta, que permitan establecer la demografía y epidemiología de las personas mayores de 60 años requieren de una gran infraestructura y recursos tanto humanos como económicos. El Proyecto-Encuesta Salud Bienestar y Envejecimiento (SABE), mediante la realización de un estudio tipo encuesta, tiene la finalidad de obtener dicha información contando con la participación del Sector Salud, instituciones de educación superior así como organizaciones no gubernamentales lo que constituye un logro interinstitucional. Para la realización del proyecto SABE se ha seguido con rigurosidad científica el protocolo y para su puesta en marcha hubo la necesidad de la integración intersectorial de las instituciones que brindan atención a los adultos mayores mexicanos, ya sea dentro del contexto de la seguridad o asistencia social. Los alcances de SABE permitirán la creación y difusión del conocimiento derivado del mismo. En este documento, se expone y analiza de forma breve y concreta la metodología operativa de SABE México, lo que significa dar el primer paso para que otros investigadores interesados en el tema, realicen este tipo de estudios. Dada la experiencia que se ha ido generando en la realización de SABE México, este tipo de documentos sirven como base para proponer e iniciar las acciones al respecto.

The elderly population grows so gradual and sustained in the world and therefore in our country. However, information that is on the way of life, health and well-being of this population group is limited since most of the research in older adults is derived from the study of small groups with well circumscribed pathology and special features. On the other hand, open population studies to establish the demography and epidemiology of people older than 60 years require a large infrastructure and resources both human and financial. Project- Survey Health, Wellbeing and Ageing (SABE, in Spanish)), through a study type survey, has the purpose of obtaining such information with the participation of the Health Sector, institutions of higher education as well as organizations NGO constituting an interinstitutional achievement. For the implementation of the project SABE the Protocol has been followed with scientific rigor and for it simplementation underway there was the need to cross-sectoral integration of institutions providing care to Mexican older adults, either within the context of the social security or welfare. The reaches of SABE will enable the creation and dissemination of the knowledge derived from it. In this document, it exposes and analyzes operational methodology of a brief and concrete way of SABE Mexico, which means the first step so that other researchers interested in the topic, take place this type of study. Given the experience that has been generated in the implementation of SABE Mexico, this type of documents serves as the basis to propose and initiate actions in this regard.