CUIDADOS DE ENFERMAGEM AO PACIENTE IDOSO: ABORDAGEM INTEGRAL, DESAFIOS ASSISTENCIAIS E ESTRATÉGIAS BASEADAS EM EVIDÊNCIAS
CUIDADOS DE ENFERMAGEM AO PACIENTE IDOSO: ABORDAGEM INTEGRAL, DESAFIOS ASSISTENCIAIS E ESTRATÉGIAS BASEADAS EM EVIDÊNCIAS
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.5401226310310
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Palavras-chave: : Enfermagem geriátrica; Idoso; Assistência integral; Segurança do paciente; Envelhecimento saudável
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Keywords: Geriatric nursing; Elderly; Comprehensive care; Patient safety; Healthy aging.
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Abstract: Population aging represents a major contemporary challenge for healthcare systems, especially in developing countries such as Brazil. Demographic and epidemiological transitions have led to an increased prevalence of chronic diseases, frailty, and functional dependence, requiring qualified and comprehensive nursing care. This study aims to analyze the main nursing care practices directed at elderly patients, addressing clinical, functional, preventive, and humanistic aspects. This is a narrative literature review based on national and international publications from 2015 to 2024. The findings highlight the essential role of nurses in comprehensive geriatric assessment, prevention of adverse events, chronic disease management, promotion of autonomy, and patient safety. Evidence-based, interdisciplinary, and person-centered care is emphasized. It is concluded that qualified nursing care significantly improves the quality of life of elderly individuals and contributes to the sustainability of healthcare systems.
- JOSIANE GRYSZEWSKI GODOY