Participación del trabajador social en la salud mental del adulto mayor, en el centro de salud San Martín de Porres, Machala,2022

Abstract

Mental health is an issue that the elderly population should be aware of, since during the elderly stage the feeling of loneliness, disability, invisibility, etc. It is one of the psychosocial risk factors that influence the deterioration of mental health. For this reason, the present research work is entitled Social Work in the mental health of the elderly, at the San Martín de Porres Health Center, Machala-2022. The theoretical framework is supported by ideas from different authors about the Social Work profession and the role it plays in the health area, as well as information on mental health, aging, psychosocial risk factors and recreational activities. It should be noted that the research is supported by a legal basis such as. Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador 2008, Organic Law on Older Adults, Organic Health Law and Inter-American Convention on Protection of Human Rights that Protect Older People. Within the methodology, the mixed approach was selected, consisting of the qualitative and quantitative method where the techniques and instruments used were, observation, interview, survey and focus group in order to analyze the information found and obtain a concise diagnosis prior to the intervention plan. Finally, the intervention plan was in accordance with the needs detected within the older adult population so that the proposal was aimed at strengthening and updating information about Social Work and Mental Health, in turn allowing promoting a different lifestyle where Families are actively involved in the life of the elderly.