Depression in the elderly: a systematic review of the literature
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Resumo: | Background and Objectives: Depression is a public health problem that affects approximately 154 million people worldwide and its incidence has increased in recent years. Regarding this problem, elderly individuals show a percentage of 15% prevalence for some depressive symptoms, which requires special attention and prevention and care actions for this population. Thus, this study aimed to understand about depression in the elderly, the profile and the process of prevention and treatment of signs and symptoms in national and international literature. Method: This is a systematic review of the literature carried out in the following databases: Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences (LILACS); Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE) and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO). Studies considered for the review were: scientific articles, dissertations and theses in English, Portuguese or Spanish, published between 2010 and 2015, using the key words: depression, elderly and geriatrics. Data collection was carried out using Ursi tool, which includes the evaluation of the study title, main results and conclusions. Results: After searching the databases, 261 studies were identified and, after applying the inclusion criteria, 44 of them were selected; after implementing the abovementioned tool, the final sample comprised 17 articles. The results showed the profile of the elderly affected by depression, types of treatment, arrival at the healthcare service and associated comorbidities. The study also showed the importance of encouraging self-care, encouragement and engagement of elderly individuals and family members into educational activities, training of health professionals and improvement of the health care system as important factors in the care of these individuals. Conclusion: Health professionals who deal with the elderly population should be aware of the signs and symptoms of depression, as well as receive continuing education to meet the demands through effective and high-quality care and encourage non-pharmacological methods of symptom relief and identify in the profile of these elderly individuals, which comorbidities associated with depression are the most common. |
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Depression in the elderly: a systematic review of the literatureDepressão em idosos: uma revisão sistemática da literaturaBackground and Objectives: Depression is a public health problem that affects approximately 154 million people worldwide and its incidence has increased in recent years. Regarding this problem, elderly individuals show a percentage of 15% prevalence for some depressive symptoms, which requires special attention and prevention and care actions for this population. Thus, this study aimed to understand about depression in the elderly, the profile and the process of prevention and treatment of signs and symptoms in national and international literature. Method: This is a systematic review of the literature carried out in the following databases: Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences (LILACS); Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE) and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO). Studies considered for the review were: scientific articles, dissertations and theses in English, Portuguese or Spanish, published between 2010 and 2015, using the key words: depression, elderly and geriatrics. Data collection was carried out using Ursi tool, which includes the evaluation of the study title, main results and conclusions. Results: After searching the databases, 261 studies were identified and, after applying the inclusion criteria, 44 of them were selected; after implementing the abovementioned tool, the final sample comprised 17 articles. The results showed the profile of the elderly affected by depression, types of treatment, arrival at the healthcare service and associated comorbidities. The study also showed the importance of encouraging self-care, encouragement and engagement of elderly individuals and family members into educational activities, training of health professionals and improvement of the health care system as important factors in the care of these individuals. Conclusion: Health professionals who deal with the elderly population should be aware of the signs and symptoms of depression, as well as receive continuing education to meet the demands through effective and high-quality care and encourage non-pharmacological methods of symptom relief and identify in the profile of these elderly individuals, which comorbidities associated with depression are the most common.Justificativa e objetivos: A depressão é um problema de saúde pública, em que cerca de 154 milhões de pessoas são afetadas mundialmente, e os idosos enquadram-se neste contexto com um percentual de 15% de prevalência para algum sintoma depressivo. O presente estudo teve como objetivo investigar como a literatura vem abordando as principais causas de depressão nos idosos. Método:Através de uma revisão sistemática da literatura, realizada nos meses de janeiro a abril de 2015, em que os dados foram organizados em categorias e analisados através da literatura pertinente. Resultado:Os resultados evidenciaram o principal perfil dos idosos acometidos pela depressão, formas de tratamentos, chegada ao serviço de saúde e comorbidades associadas. A pesquisa também mostrou a importância do estímulo ao autocuidado, ativação e engajamento das pacientes e familiares em atividades educativas, treinamento profissional de saúde e ampliação do sistema como fatores importantes ao cuidado destes usuários. Conclusão:Concluindo-se que os profissionais de saúde que lidam com essa faixa etária devem estar atentos aos sinais e sintomas da depressão, além de estarem constantemente se capacitando para atender as demandas de uma assistência eficaz e de qualidade, estimulando também métodos não farmacológicos de alívio dos sintomas, sabendo identificar o perfil destes idosos e quais as comorbidades associadas a depressão mais comuns.Unisc2016-04-04info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://online.unisc.br/seer/index.php/epidemiologia/article/view/642710.17058/reci.v6i2.6427Revista de Epidemiologia e Controle de Infecção; Vol. 6 No. 2 (2016); 96-103Revista de Epidemiologia e Controle de Infecção; v. 6 n. 2 (2016); 96-1032238-3360reponame:Revista de Epidemiologia e Controle de Infecçãoinstname:Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul (UNISC)instacron:UNISCporhttps://online.unisc.br/seer/index.php/epidemiologia/article/view/6427/5091Copyright (c) 2016 Revista de Epidemiologia e Controle de Infecçãoinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessLima, Ana Maraysa PeixotoRamos, José Lucas SouzaBezerra, Italla Maria PinheiroRocha, Regina Petrola BastosBatista, Hermes Melo TeixeiraPinheiro, Woneska Rodrigues2019-03-08T17:16:11Zoai:ojs.online.unisc.br:article/6427Revistahttps://online.unisc.br/seer/index.php/epidemiologia/indexONGhttp://online.unisc.br/seer/index.php/epidemiologia/oai||liapossuelo@unisc.br|| julia.kern@hotmail.com||reci.unisc@gmail.com2238-33602238-3360opendoar:2019-03-08T17:16:11Revista de Epidemiologia e Controle de Infecção - Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul (UNISC)false |
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Depression in the elderly: a systematic review of the literature Depressão em idosos: uma revisão sistemática da literatura |
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Depression in the elderly: a systematic review of the literature |
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Depression in the elderly: a systematic review of the literature Lima, Ana Maraysa Peixoto |
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Depression in the elderly: a systematic review of the literature |
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Depression in the elderly: a systematic review of the literature |
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Depression in the elderly: a systematic review of the literature |
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Depression in the elderly: a systematic review of the literature |
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Depression in the elderly: a systematic review of the literature |
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Lima, Ana Maraysa Peixoto |
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Lima, Ana Maraysa Peixoto Ramos, José Lucas Souza Bezerra, Italla Maria Pinheiro Rocha, Regina Petrola Bastos Batista, Hermes Melo Teixeira Pinheiro, Woneska Rodrigues |
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Ramos, José Lucas Souza Bezerra, Italla Maria Pinheiro Rocha, Regina Petrola Bastos Batista, Hermes Melo Teixeira Pinheiro, Woneska Rodrigues |
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Lima, Ana Maraysa Peixoto Ramos, José Lucas Souza Bezerra, Italla Maria Pinheiro Rocha, Regina Petrola Bastos Batista, Hermes Melo Teixeira Pinheiro, Woneska Rodrigues |
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Background and Objectives: Depression is a public health problem that affects approximately 154 million people worldwide and its incidence has increased in recent years. Regarding this problem, elderly individuals show a percentage of 15% prevalence for some depressive symptoms, which requires special attention and prevention and care actions for this population. Thus, this study aimed to understand about depression in the elderly, the profile and the process of prevention and treatment of signs and symptoms in national and international literature. Method: This is a systematic review of the literature carried out in the following databases: Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences (LILACS); Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE) and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO). Studies considered for the review were: scientific articles, dissertations and theses in English, Portuguese or Spanish, published between 2010 and 2015, using the key words: depression, elderly and geriatrics. Data collection was carried out using Ursi tool, which includes the evaluation of the study title, main results and conclusions. Results: After searching the databases, 261 studies were identified and, after applying the inclusion criteria, 44 of them were selected; after implementing the abovementioned tool, the final sample comprised 17 articles. The results showed the profile of the elderly affected by depression, types of treatment, arrival at the healthcare service and associated comorbidities. The study also showed the importance of encouraging self-care, encouragement and engagement of elderly individuals and family members into educational activities, training of health professionals and improvement of the health care system as important factors in the care of these individuals. Conclusion: Health professionals who deal with the elderly population should be aware of the signs and symptoms of depression, as well as receive continuing education to meet the demands through effective and high-quality care and encourage non-pharmacological methods of symptom relief and identify in the profile of these elderly individuals, which comorbidities associated with depression are the most common. |
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