The physiological, nutritional, and psychological activity of the elderly during the quarantine of Covid-19 at the Centro de Atención Integral (CEAM) la Delicia. Quito, Ecuador

Abstract

The SARS–CoV–2 outbreak has become a pandemic for COVID19 disease, and to more effectively contain the disease it is essential to establish an optimal quarantine period for approximately 95% of cases to be retained and to reduce the risk of transmission. The study aims to analyze the physical, nutritional, and psychological activity emerging from the QUO status in the elderly of CEAM La Delicia - Ecuador in a Covid19 quarantine period. A mixed sequential exploratory design methodology was applied, theoretical documentary analysis, and a multiple-choice questionnaire were executed for data collection. The data were analyzed through triangulation or information contrast. The results show that sedentarism induces older adults to dissipate their functional levels in an accelerated manner. Stress and psychological fear are related to the sedentary stability that is established by the quarantine, causing insurrections in sleep, generating anxiety to digest food. Researchers recommend healthy food in fibers and vitamins and promote exercise in the elderly population since this situation is considered a clinical and public health problem.