Percepción de abandono de los adultos mayores institucionalizados dentro del hogar geriátrico san Gregorio casa de descanso del adulto mayor del municipio Villavicencio-Meta

Abstract

In this thesis, the study of the perception of abandonment of the elderly population institutionalized within the San Gregorio Nursing Home, Senior Citizens Rest Home, is proposed as a study phenomenon. Three participants were interviewed, and qualitative research was conducted with an interpretive paradigm and phenomenological epistemology, covering two categories, the first being abandonment and the second being life cycle. Later, throughout the interviews, it was possible to identify in a general way that the elderly are in optimal housing conditions. However, it was observed in the face-to-face meetings that the perception of abandonment of the participating population is influenced by various emotional, social, and physical factors that impact their quality of life. Among the most relevant elements that affect this perception, it was found that the lack of family support is one of the most mentioned aspects, since they expressed feelings of abandonment, since they do not receive regular visits from their close relatives, which is why this absence of interaction with their loved ones generates emotional effects, feelings of loneliness and disconnection with their family environment. Another important factor is the lack of autonomy they experience, since they do not have the ability to make decisions for themselves in fundamental aspects such as their daily routines and personal care, which negatively impacts their sense of independence. Finally, it was evident that there are no specific programs that promote psychological support for older adults, since the institution does not generate spaces for social interaction or activities that generate communication with residents, which intensifies social isolation among them, which contributes to the perception of abandonment in older adults.