Abstract
This is a literature review that investigated scientific production on quality of life of seniors. The articles were collected in SciELO database and identified the following variables: most studied topics, year and methodological approach of the publications. We identified 56 articles, of which 23 related quality of life to other health indicators, the greatest year of publication was 2011 and the quantitative approach was prevalent in the sample. The studies led to apprehend that the assessment of quality of life should be merged into nursing glimpsing the optimization of physical and mental health in the elderly.
Highlights
RESUMO Trata-se de uma revisão da literatura que objetivou investigar produções científicas sobre qualidade de vida de idosos
The articles were collected in SciELO database and identified the following variables: most studied topics, year and methodological approach of the publications
We identified 56 articles, of which 23 related quality of life to other health indicators, the greatest year of publication was 2011 and the quantitative approach was prevalent in the sample
Summary
RESUMO Trata-se de uma revisão da literatura que objetivou investigar produções científicas sobre qualidade de vida de idosos. Os estudos propiciaram apreender que a avaliação da qualidade de vida deve ser incorporada pela enfermagem vislumbrando a otimização da saúde física e mental em idosos.
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