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Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Químico - Farmacéuticas
versión impresa ISSN 0034-7418versión On-line ISSN 1909-6356
Resumen
POLANCO LEAL, Sergio Aldemar; RIVERA GUTIERREZ, Ingrid Zuley; SALAMANCA RAMOS, Emilce y VELASCO PAEZ, Zulma. Health characteristics and pharmacotherapeutic adherence in the elderly in the municipality of Acacías (Colombia). Rev. colomb. cienc. quim. farm. [online]. 2021, vol.50, n.2, pp.325-338. Epub 28-Oct-2021. ISSN 0034-7418. https://doi.org/10.15446/rcciquifa.v50n2.77677.
Introduction:
Aging is a concern that occupies public policies in all countries of the world.
Objective:
To analyze the adherence, use of medications and health status in the elderly of the municipality of Acacías (Colombia).
Methodology:
Descriptive study, non-probabilistic discretionary sampling, n= 96 older adults.
Results:
64.6% of older adults consume medications; 62.9% are not adherent to pharmacological treatment, there is a significant correlation through the MCC (Mini Cognitive Examination), 46.2% of them suffer some type of cognitive deterioration.
Conclusions:
There is a correlation between non-adherence with cognitive status and family support.
Palabras clave : Adherence to treatment; older adult; medication.