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Ítem Acceso Abierto Factores que influyen en la depresión en los adultos mayores: Una revisión sistemática(Universidad Católica de Cuenca, 2024) Ramón Padilla, Kevin Efraín; Santander Coronel , Lisseth Verónica; Espadero , Gabriela; 0302547906; 0302333273Introduction: Depression in older adults is a significant health problem that can have a negative impact on quality of life and physical health. Objective: To perform a systematic review of the scientific literature on factors that affect depression in older adults. Methodology: A systematic review was conducted using the PRISMA method. The databases used were Scopus, SciELO, PubMed, ProQuest, Web Of Science, and Medline, and the application of filters such as articles in English and Spanish from the last five years with keywords and Boolean operators AND and OR. Results: The analysis of 20 articles selected in the literature review showed an overall prevalence of depression of 33.4%. With relation to the factors influencing depression, it was found that the age group older than 85 years presented a higher risk of depression, being more prevalent in the female sex. In addition, those having a low level of education and belonging to lower wealth quintiles are more prone to this health problem. Other related factors were medical morbidities, living alone¸ food insecurity¸ cognitive impairment, and physical limitations. Conclusion: Depression in older adults often goes unnoticed and is inadequately diagnosed and treated, which can have severe consequences for the health and quality of life of these individuals. Keywords: risk factors, depression, older adults.Ítem Acceso Abierto Medidas utilizadas en la prevención de caídas en adultos mayores: Una revisión sistemática.(Universidad Católica de Cuenca, 2024) Castillo Romero, Rocio Elizabeth; Siguencia Quizhpilema, Edison Israel; Espadero, Rosa Gabriela; 0350100228; 0302797766Introduction: As the population ages, falls in older adults are much more prevalent. Fall prevention has become a priority. Strategies aimed at preventing falls include the assessment of known risk factors and the treatment of identified modifiable factors; therefore, preventing falls in older adults is the responsibility of all healthcare personnel. Objective: To systematize information on the measures used to prevent falls in older adults in nursing homes, focusing on the construction of scientific knowledge and the development of skills to contribute to the assessment and care of geriatric patients. Methodology: The PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic review and Meta-Analysis) method was employed using keywords and Boolean operators in the main health databases, considering the measures used for preventing falls in older adults. Conclusions: Preventing falls in older adults is fundamental; therefore, several strategies such as identification of risk factors, education of the patient and the staff in charge of the care of older adults, specific nursing interventions within their context, and physical exercise —vital not only in fall prevention but also in the quality-of-life improvement— should be applied. Keywords: measures, prevention, falls, older adults.
