Abstract

MARTINEZ, José William et al. Quality of Life and Social Adjustment of Older Adult Caretakers. rev.colomb.psiquiatr. [online]. 2009, vol.38, n.4, pp.645-653. ISSN 0034-7450.

Introduction: Caretakers' quality of life may be altered, impacting heavily on the care they provide to the elderly in nursing homes. Methods: Different tests were applied to measure the quality of life, social adjustment, and social conditions of the caretakers in Pereira and Santa Rosa de Cabal (Risaralda, Colombia). Results: 69 institutionalized caretakers were evaluated. The test had a high level of internal reliability. The components of the tests were identified and showed that the great majority of caretakers had social adjustment, and that the quality of life was ranging between low and medium. Conclusions: In spite of being a population with suitable social conditions they present risks stemming from pathological adjustment and inadequate quality of life.

Keywords : Quality of life; social conditions; caregivers.

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