Resultados: 4

Sensory and cognitive functions, gait ability and functionality of older adults

Objective: to know the relationship between the sensory function, gait ability, and cognitive function with dependency in older adults. Method: a descriptive cross-sectional design, 146 older adults took part. Measurements: Snellen chart, Audiometer, Stereognosia tests, Semmes-Weinstein monofilament, b...

Social Factors Contributing to the Development of Allostatic Load in Older Adults: A Correlational-Predictive Study

Aquichan; 18 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: To determine if social factors, such as housing conditions, satisfaction with one's house, neighborhood characteristics, social support, family relations and church attendance affect allostatic load in older adults. Materials and method: A correlational-predictive, cross-sectional s...

Factores que contribuyen al Envejecimiento Activo en los adultos mayores, desde el marco del Modelo de Adaptación de Roy

Invest. educ. enferm; 36 (2), 2018
Objective. To determine the variables contributing to the explanation of active aging according to Roy’s adaptation model. Methods. Descriptive correlational study, with convenience and snowball sampling. Two hundred older adults with chronic disease, were included. The instruments used were: a) Yesava...

Validation and Standardization of the Weight Control Perceived Self-Efficacy Inventory in a Mexican College Population

Aquichan; 15 (1), 2015
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to evaluate if the Weight Control Perceived Self-efficacy Inventory (WC-PSE) is reproducible in a Mexican college population. Methods and materials: This is an observational and prolective process study. Sixty subjects from two geographical regions of Mexico were inv...