NURSING CARE FOR THE ELDERLY: PROMOTING CARE FACING THE RISK OF FALLS

Abstract

Objective: We aim to investigate how and what are the nursing actions in assisting the elderly about the risk of falls. The actions performed by the nursing team assist in prevention, care, recovery and also facilitate the recognition of groups subject to risk of falls, aiming at what we should implement and what appropriate interventions we should perform. Method: We performed an analysis based on an exploratory descriptive research based on the integrative research with a qualitative approach. Twelve articles were used and included between 2008 and 2018. The articles and manuals were selected through the descriptors in the Scielo and VHL research bases. Results: Research has shown that it is important to have knowledge of the risk factors associated with falls in the elderly, to assist in the implementation of methods and actions that increase the quality of life and help in the prevention of falls in the elderly.Conclusion: We must assist, refer and be aware of the daily risks of each patient. Good care and reception is necessary so that we can act in this prevention and enable a better quality of life for the elderly at risk.