Objectives:

To evaluate the functional status of the elderly visited in a hospital Geriatrics consultation of third level. To know the major geriatric syndrome‘s prevalence. To evaluate the perception of the quality of life of the patients visited in the consultation.

Methodology:

A prospective descriptive study of 260 patients over 70 years old, who were visited at the nurse consultation. All patients underwent a comprehensive geriatric assessment including a functional evaluation cognitive and perception of the quality of life. Major geriatric syndromes were collected.

Results:

The population analyzed has a good functional capacity. The geriatric syndromes are prevalent especially in the subgroup of over 81 years, with the most prominent polypharmacy. Patients with geriatric syndromes, have a worse perception of quality of life.

Conclusion:

Geriatric syndromes are very prevalent in the analyzed population and are associated with poor perception of quality of life. The role of nurses in their detection and implementation of preventive and therapeutic activities can improve the quality of life of these elderly people.

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