Impacto social de la pandemia dentro de la emergencia sanitaria, en la fundación Esteban Quirola, cantón Machala, año 2020

Abstract

The objective of this systematization is to determine the social impact of the health emergency caused by COVID-19 in the elderly of the Esteban Quirola Geriatric Foundation of the Machala canton, for which exploratory and documentary research methods were used through the revision to the literature and complementing it with the execution of qualitative data collection techniques through the use of the interview as an instrument. The main results determined the existence of weaknesses for the comprehensive care of the elderly in biosafety issues and the scarcity of financial resources to provide an optimal service to the elderly, was proposed as an intervention measure, talks and training with health professionals in order to avoid inconsistencies and social problems in older adults, in addition to recommending activities with a focus on motor, cognitive and social development mainly, avoiding isolation and increasing motivation and qualities of interpersonal dialogue between colleagues and family members.