Efectos en la implementación de una estrategia didáctica de aprendizaje activo para la promoción del autocuidado en el paciente adulto mayor del programa de promoción y mantenimiento de la salud del hospital universitario de Santander.

Abstract

This research project aims to strengthen self-care training processes for older adults (≥60 years) in the Health Promotion and Maintenance Program at the Hospital Universitario de Santander through the implementation of the didactic strategy "Walking towards self-care", based on active learning and andragogical principles. A qualitative descriptive approach is adopted, with an intentional sample of 90 participants in 5 focus groups. The methodology structures three sequential phases (February-July 2026): background review and diagnosis (15 days), strategy design and implementation with weekly individual/group sessions (4 months), and evaluation through semi-structured interviews, health follow-ups (BMI, glycemia, readmissions), logs, rubrics, and audiovisual records. Expected findings include a 40-60% increase in perceived utility and adherence to self-care (medication management, nutrition), and a 25-35% reduction inhospital readmissions (<2 weeks) compared to the current 30% baseline, overcoming sociocultural barriers such as low education and isolation. It concludes that active learning transforms traditional educational practices, promoting autonomy, quality of life, and healthy aging, with institutional impact on resource optimization and replicability in public health in Santander.