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Published: 2023-12-20
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56294/sctconf2023801

Analysis of analgesic use in elderly adults attending the GAD parroquial Tufiño, Ecuador

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Mónica Alexandra Bustos Villarrea ,
Mónica Alexandra Bustos Villarrea

Universidad Regional Autónoma de Los Andes, Sede Tulcán, Ecuador

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Abstract

The use of analgesics in older adults is a critical issue due to the risks associated with inappropriate consumption. This study aims to analyze the use of analgesics in older adults attending the Tufiño Parish GAD in Ecuador. A descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 30 older adults. A closed-ended questionnaire was applied, and rigorous ethical criteria were considered. The results showed that 100% of the respondents use analgesics, with paracetamol and ibuprofen being the most common. However, multiple adverse effects such as nausea, headaches, and stomach acidity were identified. Most participants are unaware of the risks associated with the inappropriate use of analgesics. It is concluded that it is crucial to implement educational programs to inform about the safe use of these medications, thus improving the quality of life and reducing adverse effects in this population

Keywords:

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs),
pro-inflammatory prostaglandins,
gastrointestinal complications,
self-medication in older adults,
education on the use of analgesics,

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Bustos Villarrea MA. Analysis of analgesic use in elderly adults attending the GAD parroquial Tufiño, Ecuador. Salud, Ciencia y Tecnología - Serie de Conferencias [Internet]. 2023 Dec. 20 [cited 2024 Jul. 4];2:801. Available from: https://conferencias.saludcyt.ar/index.php/sctconf/article/view/801

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IV Jornadas de Fundamentos y Aplicaciones de la Interdisciplina (JFAI2023)
Vol. 2 (2023)
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