Influencia terapéutica indirecta de los animales de compañía en la calidad de vida del adulto mayor en Pamplona (Norte de Santander).

Abstract

The changes and gradual decline in adulthood are very notorious when it comes to physical, mental and social health, which implies a large negative impact on the way to live. It is for this reason that between qualitative research study modality has as objective to describe the influence indirectly contributing the animals (dogs) in the quality of life of older adults, and how the Human-animal bond can generate a maintenance and even improvements on those areas of the affected health with age. Qualitative instruments were used in a representative sample of 4 older adults who were in some way a notion or overview of the population. The results showed considerable relevance in both adults that have and do not possess a pet in their lives, in relation to a better state management and control physical, emotional, and social interaction