Formative capsule’ for the recognition of alterations and gait pattern in a patient with Parkinson's disease

Abstract

Gait disorders have a great impact on the elderly population worldwide. In this age group, gait disturbance can be complicated by geriatric fall syndrome. The objective is Recognition of the main changes in locomotion and displacement of an older adult. The method is based on a theoretical and practical session of three hours in which 36 people participated was applied an initial and final survey to detect the main indicators of visual recognition of possible alterations. Audiovisual records of clinical cases were used under different observation planes. Subsequently, a discussion was held to unify the main ideas together with a final diagnosis. The results are in the conceptual field, the subjects do not reach 50% recognition of key terms. Regarding the identification of alterations and changes produced by aging, only 32% were able to determine the most relevant elements, as well as intrinsic and extrinsic factors that were below 30%. Upon completion, participants were able to recognize over 70% of key elements, reaching a significant statistical difference of p =0.000 (X2 ). The ability to recognize alterations in locomotion and displacement of the elderly was significantly improved.