RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHRONIC NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND THE LENGTH OF STAY OF ELDERLY PEOPLE IN AN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

• Autor(a) principal: Lima, Elaynne Jeyssa Alves
• Data de Publicação: 2023
• Outros Autores: Silva , José Vinicius Vasconcelos da, Tenorio , Clara Maria Pinto, Lima , Cláudio Guerra de, Melo , Dielson Cavalcante de, Lima, Rafael Espósito de, Yepez , Judit Callañaupa, Nascimento , Wanderlene de Oliveira do, Leonel, Luciane Resende da Silva, Campigotto , Roberto Spadoni, Lages, Maria Gizelda Gomes, Lima , Maria Elidiane Lopes Ferreira, Rios, Antonia Dyeylly Ramos Torres, Vieira, Taiane Soares, Pinheiro , Thalissa de Sousa Abrantes
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences
• Texto Completo: https://bjihs.emnuvens.com.br/bjihs/article/view/564
• topic: Doença Crônica; Enfermagem geriátrica; Tempo de internação; Unidade de terapia intensiva; Chronic illness; Geriatric nursing; Length of stay; Intensive care unit; Enfermedad crónica; Enfermería geriátrica; Duración de la estancia; Unidade de terapia intensiva

Objective: To verify the relationship between Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (CNCD) and the length of stay of elderly people in Intensive Care Units (ICU). Methodology: This is a broad literature review in which the research is based on the question "What is the relationship between chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the length of stay of the elderly in intensive care units (ICUs)?". The research was conducted in 2023, by consulting the databases Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS), Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), and Nursing Database (BDENF), accessed through the Virtual Health Library, as well as the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO). Results: Five articles show that the relationship between chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and length of stay in ICUs is complex, depending on various factors such as the severity of the conditions, age and quality of care. The majority of hospitalizations are linked to CNCDs, such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, affecting the elderly, who often already face fragile health conditions. The presence of multiple NCDs can increase the length of hospitalization, especially in private health systems. The complexity of the clinical condition also influences length of stay, with patients with more chronic diseases having longer stays. The studies showed variations in the average length of stay, but emphasize that hospitalization of the elderly can lead to reduced functionality, resulting in dependence on caregivers. Conclusion: This study provided insights into the profile of older people in ICUs, identifying the presence or absence of CNCDs and their impact on the average length of stay in intensive care for older people.