DOENÇA DE PARKINSON E SÍNDROME DA FRAGILIDADE EM PESSOAS IDOSAS

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.7671425180312

• Palavras-chave: Doença de Parkinson; Síndrome da Fragilidade; Idoso

• Keywords: Parkinson Disease; Frailty; Aged

• Abstract: Introduction: People with Parkinson's Disease (PD) present a variety of symptoms, among which the most notable are motor symptoms (resting tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia and postural instability), and non-motor symptoms, including neuropsychiatric problems (anxiety and/or depression), cognitive impairment, sleep disorders and anatomical dysfunction. The progression of this disease can cause cognitive disorders and dementia. The individual begins to have physical and psychosocial difficulties, making their autonomy impossible. With the reduction in the functional capacity of the individual with PD, other outcomes may arise, such as Frailty Syndrome (FS). Objective: to describe evidence in the scientific literature on the relationship between Parkinson's Disease and Frailty Syndrome in elderly people. Methods: integrative literature review. Data were collected from national and international databases, associating the descriptors with the Boolean operator “AND”. Results: 241 articles were identified, however the final sample had five published articles. A table with the particularities of the articles studied was created. Final Considerations: the importance of recognizing the relationship between PD and SF in the elderly population and the need for additional research to better understand this interaction. Early identification of symptoms and the development of appropriate intervention strategies are essential to improve quality of life and reduce the impact of these conditions on the lives of elderly people.