Prevalência de depressão entre idosos institucionalizados

Abstract

This study aims at conducting research on the prevalence of depression among institutionalized elderly people. This is a literature review, of the integrative type. To search for and select the studies, the following databases were used: PubMed, Scielo and Science direct, totaling 10 articles, published between 2016 and 2019. It was verified that there is a high percentage of depression among the elderly institutionalized, which was evidenced in the studies analyzed, where they found high rates of depression among them, which may be due to the feeling of rejection by family and friends, as well as the impediment of carrying out daily activities and leisure that bring them among many other factors. We conclude that the prevalence of depression among these institutionalized elderly is high. It is necessary to understand the main factors that lead them to the picture of depression, so that there is development of specific actions in order to improve the quality of life.

Vivenciando o cuidado em saúde bucal para pessoas idosas em acompanhamento em saúde mental

“…Adota-se, também, a definição de ILPI trazida por Pollo (2008) 12 que diz que as mesmas são instituições que atendem pessoas em situação de vulnerabilidade e sem suporte social. Destaca-se que frente ao aumento da prevalência de depressão e transtornos de ansiedade, dentre outros transtornos psíquicos em pessoas idosas institucionalizadas, existe uma forte presença destes transtornos mentais em moradores de ILPI no Brasil 13,14 .…”

Pessoas idosas institucionalizadas, transtornos depressivos e questões odontológicas: qual o estado da arte?

“…In addition, factors such as personal or family history of psychiatric disorders, likewise, can contribute to development, as pointed out by data revealed by the World Health Organization, which show that depression affects about 7% of the old people population, which includes people above 60 years old 4 . It is known that there is a difference between the prevalence of depressive illnesses in noninstitutionalized and institutionalized old people, and institutionalized old people have a higher prevalence of depressive illnesses 5 . Depressive disorders in old people can lead to weight loss, worsening quality of life, altered self-esteem, in addition to increasing the use of health services and worsening oral health 6,7 .…”

Correlação de depressão com uso de medicamentos e doenças crônicas em idosos atendidos em centro de especialidades em Belém – PA

“…Esse fato requer ainda mais atenção, principalmente naqueles com restrição de convívio social, por exemplo, os institucionalizados. Isso ocorre em adicional por conta da diminuição das relações interpessoais, da diminuição do apoio familiar e também de quadros de violência psicológica e física (Freitas et al, 2020, Sousa et al, 2017.…”