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- Title
ATENÇÃO À SAÚDE DO IDOSO NO BRASIL RELACIONADA AO TRAUMA.
- Authors
DE CARVALHO, ELOÁ MALDONADO; FERREIRA, ADRIANO ARAÚJO; DE OLIVEIRA DELANI, TIELES CARINA
- Abstract
Through a literature review this paper sought the types and causes of injuries more frequent in the elderly also addressing how care is delivered in health in the country to that specific group. In recent decade the elderly population has increased considerably, and consequently accidents with trauma has been growing significantly in this age group. Thus, it is necessary for health professionals to adopt preventive measures that can avoid the trauma and thus reduce morbidity and mortality among this population. The decline is greatest among the mechanisms of trauma in the elderly. Furthermore, the clinical picture and the recovery of these patients require special conditions, since they have different characteristics from other age groups, so greater knowledge and expertise of professionals who will act in compliance with this elderly population is necessary.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; PREVENTION of injuries in older people; TREATMENT of injuries in older people; TRAUMATOLOGY; PUBLIC health
- Publication
UNINGÁ Review, 2014, Vol 20, Issue 3, p88
- ISSN
2178-2571
- Publication type
Article