Fatores que interferem na preservação da integridade cutânea em idosos

Abstract

Introduction: The skin is a complex organ that performs multiple functions; Throughout life it undergoes several transformations, due to several processes, both physiological, as well as behavioral and environmental causes, including the skin aging process. Skin integrity is directly linked to the success of the cutaneous system in fulfilling its functions, such as defense, photoprotection, regulation of body temperature, excretion, among others. Objectives: To know through the national literature the factors that interfere in the preservation of the cutaneous integrity and the importance of keeping it intact. Methodology: This is a narrative review of literature of an exploratory and descriptive nature, seeking to establish relationships with previous productions on the established theme. The selected articles were dated between 2015 and 2019, all of which were published in Brazil Results: Through the results obtained in the databases, 06 articles were selected to compose this study, since they were related to the theme and respected the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The studies described the several factors that interfere in the cutaneous integrity of the elderly patient, such as the physiological alterations, the aging process and its relation with the antioxidant foods, the nursing findings about the tegumentary system of the elderly and skin lesions. Conclusion: The skin aging process was identified through the articles found and the importance of preserving its integrity. As well as the role of nursing in establishing care that preserves the integumentary system, it must always be empowered and updated to provide quality care.