Study of an older adult family with a focus on primary care in the San Ramón commune

Abstract

Introduction: The family study highlights the psychosocial issues experienced by SA, the index case, and her partner VV, emphasizing SA’s dependency due to multiple chronic conditions, their low socioeconomic status, and limited family support network. This clinical case begins with an introduction to the topic and its purpose, followed by a family assessment to identify the primary issues affecting the family. Objective: To disseminate the results of a family study to various health professionals so that they can learn about the different realities and psychosocial problems of a person with dependency, and thus understand how to address them. Methodology: A nursing care process was conducted to intervene with the couple and resolve their various problems. Result: Two priority nursing diagnoses were elaborated and relevant to the case, in order to then intervene with the index case SA and her partner VV. Discussion: Various nursing activities and interventions were carried out for the priority diagnoses, where the index case and her partner showed a positive attitude towards the resolution of their psychosocial problems. Conclusion: The importance of working with families as a whole is emphasized. This approach led the patient and her caregiver to show progress and resolution of their psychosocial problems and an excellent attitude towards health personnel after the pertinent interventions and education.