A contribuição da enfermagem no envelhecimento saudável na Atenção Básica: Uma revisão integrativa

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Ageing is a complex phenomenon characterized by the interaction of multiple factors, including subjective and physiological factors. Recognizing aging as a natural and beneficial process in the life of each individual implies valuing the experiences and knowledge acquired over the years, even though there are factors that can positively or negatively impact this process. When not understood and well experienced, the changes caused by aging can be interpreted as the end of an individual's life. In this context, the Family Health Strategy (ESF) develops actions aimed at promoting, protecting, and recovering health, in a multidisciplinary approach to meet the needs of elderly people and build a new concept of healthy aging. OBJECTIVE: To identify evidence in the literature regarding the contributions of nursing to healthy and active aging in Primary Care. METHOD: This is an integrative, descriptive-exploratory review, of the guiding question: what are the contributions of nursing to healthy aging in primary care? The research was carried out from September to November 2023 and included scientific articles published in Portuguese, between the years 2017 and 2023, available in full electronic format, free of charge, and addressing the study theme. The LILACS and BDENF platforms were used as research instruments, and the search strategy was created based on the Health Sciences Descriptors: Healthy Ageing, Elderly Health, and Nursing. To organize the data, the Microsoft Word program was used. RESULTS: The database search resulted in 583 scientific articles, of which only 9 fully responded to the criteria established in the research. Among the contributions of nursing, there was an emphasis on health education, professional qualification, and motivation for the active participation of the elderly. CONCLUSION: In the study, it was identified that there are several ways for nursing to contribute to active aging, among which emphasis was placed on promoting health education, professional qualification, and encouraging the active participation of elderly people. These results indicate how important a role nursing plays in active aging. There is a lack of studies on healthy aging and nursing contributions, which is why it is necessary to carry out research with broader and more in-depth methodological designs in approaching the topic.