La otra cara del envejecimiento Realidades y desafíos de los cuidadores informales del anciano.

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Title:	La otra cara del envejecimiento Realidades y desafíos de los cuidadores informales del anciano.
Alternate Title:	The other side of aging Realities and challenges of informal elder care providers.
Authors:	Damián-Mucha, Milagros¹, Arroyo-Zevallos, Carla², Takami-Ángeles, Graciela², Calderón-Silva, Cecilia², Martínez-Mejía, Josué³, Failoc-Rojas, Virgilio³, Torres-Salinas • Lima, Carlos⁴ ctorress@continental.edu.pe
Source:	Acta Medica Colombiana. ene-mar2026, Vol. 51 Issue 1, p1-5. 5p.
Subjects:	CAREGIVERS, GERIATRIC care units, CHRONIC diseases, ELDER care, POPULATION aging, HOME care services, HEALTH care industry
Geographic Terms:	PERU
Abstract (English):	Introduction: population aging increases the demand for care for elderly people with chronic diseases and functional dependence. In this scenario, non-professional caregivers play a vital role in home care and continuity of care. An evaluation of their experience with healthcare services is a key quality of care indicator and helps identify gaps in geriatric care, especially in healthcare systems with limited resources, such as the Peruvian system. Objective: to evaluate the experience of non-professional caregivers for elderly patients treated at a reference hospital in Peru. Method: this was a cross-sectional descriptive study of non-professional caregivers of elderly patients seen in the last six months at Hospital Nacional "Edgardo Rebagliati Martins." The 2018 IEXPAC validated survey was applied to a convenience sample during November and December 2024. Results: 120 caregivers, with an average age of 48.6 ± 12.0 years participated; 95% were women. The items with the highest positive response were "knowing whom to contact in case of an emergency" and "learning to care better for the patient at home" (>85%). More than 70% reported adequate home care, a concern for the patient’s well-being, and safety in the use of medications. Altogether, 99.2% felt that a specialized geriatric service should be created, and 90% felt that weekly care should be expanded. Conclusions: caregivers perceive an inadequate supply of specialized geriatric services. These findings indicate the need to strengthen comprehensive care models for the elderly within the Peruvian health system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Spanish):	Introducción: el envejecimiento poblacional incrementa la demanda de cuidados para personas adultas mayores con enfermedades crónicas y dependencia funcional. En este escenario, los cuidadores no profesionales cumplen un rol esencial en la atención domiciliaria y en la continuidad terapéutica. La evaluación de su experiencia con los servicios de salud constituye un indicador clave de calidad asistencial y permite identificar brechas en la atención geriátrica, especialmente en sistemas de salud con recursos limitados como el peruano. Objetivo: evaluar la experiencia de los cuidadores no profesionales de pacientes adultos mayores atendidos en un hospital de referencia del Perú. Metodología: estudio descriptivo transversal realizado en cuidadores no profesionales de adultos mayores atendidos en los últimos seis meses en el Hospital Nacional "Edgardo Rebagliati Martins". Se aplicó el cuestionario validado IEXPAC 2018 mediante muestreo por conveniencia durante el periodo noviembre y diciembre de 2024. Resultados: participaron 120 cuidadores, con edad promedio de 48.6 ± 12.0 años; el 95% fueron mujeres. Los ítems con mayor respuesta positiva fueron "saber a quién contactar en caso de urgencia" y "aprender a cuidar mejor al paciente en casa" (>85%). Más de 70% reportó adecuada atención domiciliaria, preocupación por el bienestar del paciente y seguridad en el uso de medicamentos. El 99.2% consideró necesaria la creación de un servicio especializado en geriatría y 90% ampliar las atenciones semanales. Conclusiones: los cuidadores perciben una oferta insuficiente de servicios geriátricos especializados. Estos hallazgos evidencian la necesidad de fortalecer modelos integrales de atención al adulto mayor en el sistema de salud peruano. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	Introduction: population aging increases the demand for care for elderly people with chronic diseases and functional dependence. In this scenario, non-professional caregivers play a vital role in home care and continuity of care. An evaluation of their experience with healthcare services is a key quality of care indicator and helps identify gaps in geriatric care, especially in healthcare systems with limited resources, such as the Peruvian system. Objective: to evaluate the experience of non-professional caregivers for elderly patients treated at a reference hospital in Peru. Method: this was a cross-sectional descriptive study of non-professional caregivers of elderly patients seen in the last six months at Hospital Nacional "Edgardo Rebagliati Martins." The 2018 IEXPAC validated survey was applied to a convenience sample during November and December 2024. Results: 120 caregivers, with an average age of 48.6 ± 12.0 years participated; 95% were women. The items with the highest positive response were "knowing whom to contact in case of an emergency" and "learning to care better for the patient at home" (>85%). More than 70% reported adequate home care, a concern for the patient’s well-being, and safety in the use of medications. Altogether, 99.2% felt that a specialized geriatric service should be created, and 90% felt that weekly care should be expanded. Conclusions: caregivers perceive an inadequate supply of specialized geriatric services. These findings indicate the need to strengthen comprehensive care models for the elderly within the Peruvian health system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	01202448
DOI:	10.36104/amc.2026.4694