Technologies for participatory medicine and health promotion in the elderly population.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The progressive aging of the population is a socio-demographic phenomenon experienced by most countries in the world in recent decades, especially in Japan and in many European Union countries. During this process, so-called "geriatric syndromes" frequently occur. The focus of this study is the quality of life of the elderly in relation to these 3 factors: risk of falls, urinary incontinence, and insomnia.

Objective

The main purpose is to determine the impact of a multifactorial intervention program implemented with institutionalized elderly people. The program is focused on the treatment of the aforementioned factors.

Methods and analysis

The study will be carried out with elderly people living in three residences for the elderly in A Coruña Province (Ga

SUBMITTER: Nieto-Riveiro L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5976343 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature