Adaptation level in the Rol Function Mode of the Elderly

Abstract

Introduction: The level of adaptation represents the condition of life processes. Objective: To describe the level of adaptation in the role mode of the older adult in communities of the municipality of Tezontepec de Aldama, Hidalgo. Methodology: quantitative, descriptive study, n = 195 older adults whose ages ranged between 60 and 93 years, was developed in communities of the municipality of Tezontepec de Aldama, in the period of June-July 2018, instrument was applied Adaptation level mode role function, validated and with reliability (KR-20=0.75) and a sociodemographic data questionnaire, informed consent was signed. Results: 64.6% were female gender 61% had primary schooling, 56.9% were married, 65.6% were homemakers, 81% received government support, 97% had social security 20% lived with diabetes, 24.6% had hypertension, 12.3% had diabetes and hypertension, in the adaptation level of the role function mode, 71.3% were integrated, 28.2% were compensatory and 0.5% were committed. Discussion: Chávez-Ramírez (2017) reports adaptation in the role function mode of 53.7% high and 46.3 in medium, contrary to that reported in the present study. Conclusions: the level of adaptation of the role function mode of the elderly is integrated.