Qualidade de vida em idosos pós-fraturas de fêmur/quadril: revisão integrativa

Abstract

Introduction: The aging process is complex and is associated with changes at the biological, physical and psychosocial level. Femoral fractures in the elderly are a public health problem, due to the high incidence and the increasing number of cases, compromising the functional capacity, autonomy and perception of quality of life of these individuals. Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the scientific evidence about the quality of life in elderly people affected by hip / hip fractures, through an integrative literature review. Method: Original articles published between the years 2016 and 2020 were included in the study, studies carried out with people with femur/hip fracture and age equal to or above 60 years and that were available in full, in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Results: In total, 18 articles were selected, which were grouped into two categories - reduced quality of life and factors that contribute to the quality of life of the elderly after femur/hip fracture. The results showed that even after carrying out rehabilitation programs, patients are unable to recover all their functionality and totality of activities of daily living compared to their pre-fracture state. Still, factors such as frailty, cognitive impairment, associated comorbidities and physical inactivity can further impair the quality of life of patients after the fracture. Conclusion: The study showed impairments in the quality of life of the elderly after femur/hip fractures. Social support and multidisciplinary interventions can reduce the consequences resulting from the injury, thus improving the subjects' physical and emotional conditions.