This article discusses the collateral effects of COVID-19 concerning the care of the elderly population who belong to the social security of Peru (EsSalud) and who were confined to their homes. A case study was conducted on the effect of the pandemic in older adults who used to attend an elderly care center (CAM). Semi-structured interviews were carried out via the telephone with the participants. The study showed that the pandemic caused changes in their homes and dynamics. PAMs are supported and cared for by their closest relatives, usually those who share the same household. However, weaknesses in the health system and social protection work could significantly harm this population group with less robust support networks. The main side effects of the pandemic in the PAM are related to their recreational activities since they have been paralyzed, causing feelings of frustration and bor...

This article discusses the collateral effects of COVID-19 concerning the care of the elderly population who belong to the social security of Peru (EsSalud) and who were confined to their homes. A case study was conducted on the effect of the pandemic in older adults who used to attend an elderly care center (CAM). Semi-structured interviews were carried out via the telephone with the participants. The study showed that the pandemic caused changes in their homes and dynamics. PAMs are supported and cared for by their closest relatives, usually those who share the same household. However, weaknesses in the health system and social protection work could significantly harm this population group with less robust support networks. The main side effects of the pandemic in the PAM are related to their recreational activities since they have been paralyzed, causing feelings of frustration and bor...

This article discusses the collateral effects of COVID-19 concerning the care of the elderly population who belong to the social security of Peru (EsSalud) and who were confined to their homes. A case study was conducted on the effect of the pandemic in older adults who used to attend an elderly care center (CAM). Semi-structured interviews were carried out via the telephone with the participants. The study showed that the pandemic caused changes in their homes and dynamics. PAMs are supported and cared for by their closest relatives, usually those who share the same household. However, weaknesses in the health system and social protection work could significantly harm this population group with less robust support networks. The main side effects of the pandemic in the PAM are related to their recreational activities since they have been paralyzed, causing feelings of frustration and bor...

Introducción: La definición de prioridades de investigación en salud dirige los esfuerzos de investigación para promover ciencia, tecnología e innovación en salud. Material y Métodos: La definición de estas en el Seguro Social de Salud peruano para el periodo 2020-2022 se realizó en cuatro etapas y de forma sistemática, estructurada, participativa y secuencial. Resultados: Primero, se evaluó el avance de investigación en las prioridades del periodo 2017-2019. En la segunda etapa, se consultó diversas fuentes y se identificó necesidades de investigación orientadas a enfermedades y se estableció el marco para prioridades orientadas a sistemas de salud e intervenciones sanitarias. La tercera etapa consistió en una consulta ampliada para seleccionar los temas prioritarios orientados a enfermedades. Finalmente, se desarrolló un taller participativo y multidisciplinario para ...

Introduction: Health research priorities definition address research efforts to the promotion of health science, technology, and innovation. Material and Methods: Health research priorities in the Peruvian Social Security for the period 2020-2022 was carried out in four stages using a systematic, structured, participatory and sequential process. Results: First, the progress of the research in the priorities of the period 2017-2019 was evaluated. In the second stage, various sources were consulted to identify disease-oriented research needs and the framework for priorities oriented to health systems and health interventions. The third stage consisted of an expanded consultation to select priority disease-oriented topics. Finally, a participatory and multidisciplinary workshop was developed to select themes, subtopics, and priority areas for research. Conclusion: The final product was the ...