Impactos das alterações do ciclo sono-vigília na qualidade de vida de idosos fragilizados: uma revisão narrativa

Abstract

Introduction: Population aging is a growing reality worldwide, characterized by being a rapidly developing event that is not always associated with quality of life. Elderly Health stands out pointing to the need for public health policies that ensure effective and resolutive approaches for this population, and should be applied especially by Primary Health Care, through actions that encourage Active Aging. This review aimed to identify whether sleep disorders have impacts on the quality of life of frail elderly. Methods: We proceeded with the selection of keywords that led the search of articles. The search was defined in Lilacs, Pubmed and Embase databases, conducted from July to November 2020, locating a total of 455 articles, of which 9 were included in this review. Results: The studies obtained subjective data (self-report and questionnaires) and objectives (devices and exams) that characterized frailty, disorders and sleep quality in the elderly. Some studies have found a relationship between frailty and sleep disorders in women, others in men, and some have identified the existence of a relationship between these factors and the age of the participants who composed the samples. Conclusion: We conclude that disorders and poor sleep quality interfere in the quality of life of frail elderly and that knowing the relationship between these factors is essential for health professionals who deal with the elderly in their daily work, especially those who work in Primary Health Care.