Calidad de vida relacionada con la salud del anciano atendido en atención primaria

Abstract

Population aging is a global reality and a significant phenomenon in the XXI century. The cure and survival are no longer the only purposes of health care for priority action. Quality of life of individuals can be the main determinant of care in many chronic diseases. In addition, it is known that the functional status and quality of life perceived are independent predictors of health outcomes. An impaired health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in the elderly has been associated with increased risk of hospitalization, mortality and higher use of health services. The main objective of this study is to ascertain the HRQOL of the elderly served in Primary Care consultations in Cantabria in a study by gender because of the different psychosocial risks that affect women and men.