Atuação do Enfermeiro no Atendimento Domiciliar ao Paciente Idoso: Revisão Integrativa da Literatura

Current research discusses the activity of the nurse in assisting the elderly patient at home. A review of the literature was undertaken and 18 publications were selected, involving three categories: management of the care process; health education for caretakers in the family; the process of the nurse´s work within the context of the health team. Results show the need of the nurse to attend the elderly patient wholly within the home, taking into account health promotion. The activity of the nurse in home attendance is highly relevant to promote a well-succeeded aging period.