Impact on the quality of life perceived by older adults participating in the MAS Self-reliant Older Adults program: A Preliminary Study

Flores, Arturo ^[1] ; Hellin , Diego ^[2]
1. [1] Universidad San Sebastián
  
  Universidad San Sebastián
  
  Comuna de Concepción, Chile
2. [2] Hospital Virgen de la Arrixaca
  
  Hospital Virgen de la Arrixaca
  
  Murcia, España
Localización: Health Leadership and Quality of Life, ISSN-e 3008-8488, Vol. 3, Nº. 0, 2024 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Health Leadership and Quality of Life)
Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
- The population of elderly people has been increasing worldwide. Chile has not been oblivious to this reality and, with the purpose of increasing participation and promoting the self-sufficiency of the elderly, the Chilean Government has launched the MAS Adultos Mayores Autovalentes (More Self-sufficient Older Adults) Program. Objective: To analyze the impact on the perceived quality of life of elderly people who participate in the MAS Adultos Mayores Autovalentes Program. Methodology: Prospective longitudinal analytical quantitative study. The questionnaire "The World Health Organization Quality of Life" (WHOQOL-BREF) was applied to 15 elderly people (M=71.60 years, SD=4.53) participating in the MAS AMA program in the commune of Molina, Maule Region - Chile, selected by convenience sampling. Results: Statistically significant effects were found in three of the dimensions evaluated in the quality of life questionnaire; however, in two other dimensions and in global results, no statistically significant effects were found. Conclusion: Participation in programs aimed at promoting autonomy in the elderly has a positive impact on perceived quality of life.