Privacidade e confidencialidade dos dados de pessoas idosas frente às tecnologias de monitoramento em saúde / Privacidad y confidencialidad de los datos de las personas mayores frente a las tecnologías de vigilancia de la salud / Privacitat i confidencialitat de les dades de las persones grans davant les tecnologies de vigilància de la salut / Privacy and data confidentiality of older people in the face of health monitoring technologies

O presente artigo discute os avanços e desafios das tecnologias de monitoramento em saúde de pessoas idosas e suas implicações na privacidade e confidencialidade dos dados coletados. Trata-se de estudo exploratório, fundamentado na literatura, com síntese narrativa. O texto contextualiza as demandas decorrentes do envelhecimento populacional e o uso de sensores e de outros dispositivos eletrônicos no monitoramento de atividades diárias de pessoas idosas em ambientes internos e externos. É importante ressaltar que os benefícios oferecidos pelas tecnologias não devem comprometer a privacidade e a confidencialidade dos dados. Para garantir isso, é necessário aprimorar os mecanismos regulatórios, estabelecendo padrões de segurança e princípios éticos para a proteção de dados pessoais, respeitando a privacidade e a confidencialidade dos dados.(AU)

L'article present discuteix els avenços i reptes de les tecnologies de monitoratge en salut de les persones majors i les seves implicacions en la privacitat i confidencialitat de les dades recopilades. Es tracta d'un estudi exploratori, fonamentat en la literatura, amb una síntesi narrativa. El text contextualitza les demandes derivades de l'envelliment de la població i l'ús de sensors i d'altres dispositius electrònics en el monitoratge de les activitats quotidianes de les persones majors en ambients interns i externs. És important destacar que els beneficis oferts per les tecnologies no han de comprometre la privacitat i la confidencialitat de les dades. Per garantir-ho, és necessari millorar els mecanismes reguladors, establint estàndards de seguretat i principis ètics pera la protecció de dades personals, respectant la privacitat i la confidencialitat de les dades.(AU)

El presente artículo discute los avances y desafíos de las tecnologías de monitorización en salud de personas mayores y sus implicaciones en la privacidad y confidencialidad de los datos recolectados. Se trata de un estudio exploratorio, fundamentado en la literatura, con síntesis narrativa. El texto contextualiza las demandas derivadas del envejecimiento poblacional y el uso de sensores y otros dispositivos electrónicos en la monitorización de actividades diarias de personas mayores en ambientes internos y externos. Es importante resaltar que los beneficios ofrecidos por las tecnologías no deben comprometer la privacidad y confidencialidad de los datos. Para garantizar esto, es necesario mejorar los mecanismos reguladores, estableciendo estándares de seguridad y principios éticos para la protección de datos personales, respetando la privacidad y confidencialidad de los dato.(AU)

This article discusses the advances and challenges of health monitoring technologies for elderly individuals and their implications on the privacy and confidentiality of collected data. It is an exploratory study grounded in the literature, with a narrative synthesis. The text contextualizes the demands arising from the aging population and the use of sensors and other electronic devices in monitoring daily activities of elderly people in both indoor and outdoor environments. It is important to emphasize that the benefits offered by these technologies should not compromise the privacy and confidentiality of the data. To ensure this, it is necessary to enhance regulatory mechanisms by establishing security standards and ethical principles for the protection of personal data, while respecting privacy and data confidentiality.(AU)

Insuficiencia cardiaca en octogenarios con fibrilación auricular: incidencia y factores de riesgo / Heart failure in older patients with atrial fibrillation: incidence and risk factors

Introducción y objetivos: La fibrilación auricular (FA) está interconectada con la insuficiencia cardiaca (IC). Sin embargo, los factores que pueden precipitar la aparición de IC en los pacientes con FA están escasamente descritos. Con este estudio, se pretende determinar la incidencia, los predictores y el pronóstico de la IC de nueva aparición en una población de pacientes ancianos con FA sin antecedentes de IC.MétodosPacientes con FA mayores de 80 años, sin antecedente de IC, identificados entre los años 2014 y 2018.ResultadosDurante 3,7 años, se siguió a 5.794 pacientes (edad, 85,2±3,8 años; el 63,2% mujeres). En el 33,3% de los casos (tasa de incidencia, 11,5/100 pacientes-año) apareció IC de novo, mayoritariamente con fracción de eyección del ventrículo izquierdo conservada. A partir de un análisis multivariante, se identificaron 11 factores de riesgo de aparición de la IC independientemente de su subtipo: enfermedad valvular significativa (HR=1,99; IC95%, 1,73-2,28), fracción de eyección del ventrículo izquierdo reducida (HR=1,92; IC95%, 1,68-2,19), enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (HR=1,59; IC95%, 1,40-1,82), aumento de la aurícula izquierda (HR=1,47; IC95%, 1,33-1,62), enfermedad renal (HR=1,36; IC95%, 1,24-1,49), desnutrición (HR=1,33; IC95%, 1,21-1,46), anemia (HR=1,30; IC95%, 1,17-1,44), FA permanente (HR=1,15; IC95%, 1,03-1,28), diabetes mellitus (HR=1,13; IC95%, 1,01-1,27), por cada año de aumento de la edad (HR=1,04; IC95%, 1,02-1,05) y por cada kg/m2 del índice de masa corporal (HR=1,03; IC95%, 1,02-1,04). La presencia de IC prácticamente duplicó la mortalidad (HR=1,67; IC95%, 1,53-1,81).ConclusionesLa IC de nueva aparición en ancianos con FA fue muy frecuente y prácticamente duplicó la mortalidad. Se identificaron 11 factores de riesgo, lo cual amplía el ámbito de prevención primaria en esta entidad. (AU)

Introduction and objectives: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is linked to heart failure (HF). However, little has been published on the factors that may precipitate the onset of HF in AF patients. We aimed to determine the incidence, predictors, and prognosis of incident HF in older patients with AF with no prior history of HF.MethodsPatients with AF older than 80 years and without prior HF were identified between 2014 and 2018.ResultsA total of 5794 patients (mean age, 85.2±3.8 years; 63.2% women) were followed up for 3.7 years. Incident HF, predominantly with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction, developed in 33.3% (incidence rate, 11.5-100 people-year). Multivariate analysis identified 11 clinical risk factors for incident HF, irrespective of HF subtype: significant valvular heart disease (HR, 1.99; 95%CI, 1.73-2.28), reduced baseline left ventricular ejection fraction (HR, 1.92; 95%CI, 1.68-2.19), chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (HR, 1.59; 95%CI, 1.40-1.82), enlarged left atrium (HR 1.47, 95%CI 1.33-1.62), renal dysfunction (HR 1.36, 95%CI 1.24-1.49), malnutrition (HR, 1.33; 95%CI, 1.21-1.46), anemia (HR, 1.30; 95%CI, 1.17-1.44), permanent AF (HR, 1.15; 95%CI, 1.03-1.28), diabetes mellitus (HR, 1.13; 95%CI, 1.01-1.27), age per year (HR, 1.04; 95%CI, 1.02-1.05), and high body mass index for each kg/m2 (HR, 1.03; 95%CI, 1.02-1.04). The presence of incident HF nearly doubled the mortality risk (HR, 1.67; 95%CI, 1.53-1.81).ConclusionsThe presence of HF in this cohort was relatively frequent and nearly doubled the mortality risk. Eleven risk factors for HF were identified, expanding the scope for primary prevention among elderly patients with AF. (AU)

Heart failure in older patients with atrial fibrillation: incidence and risk factors.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is linked to heart failure (HF). However, little has been published on the factors that may precipitate the onset of HF in AF patients. We aimed to determine the incidence, predictors, and prognosis of incident HF in older patients with AF with no prior history of HF. METHODS: Patients with AF older than 80 years and without prior HF were identified between 2014 and 2018. RESULTS: A total of 5794 patients (mean age, 85.2±3.8 years; 63.2% women) were followed up for 3.7 years. Incident HF, predominantly with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction, developed in 33.3% (incidence rate, 11.5-100 people-year). Multivariate analysis identified 11 clinical risk factors for incident HF, irrespective of HF subtype: significant valvular heart disease (HR, 1.99; 95%CI, 1.73-2.28), reduced baseline left ventricular ejection fraction (HR, 1.92; 95%CI, 1.68-2.19), chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (HR, 1.59; 95%CI, 1.40-1.82), enlarged left atrium (HR 1.47, 95%CI 1.33-1.62), renal dysfunction (HR 1.36, 95%CI 1.24-1.49), malnutrition (HR, 1.33; 95%CI, 1.21-1.46), anemia (HR, 1.30; 95%CI, 1.17-1.44), permanent AF (HR, 1.15; 95%CI, 1.03-1.28), diabetes mellitus (HR, 1.13; 95%CI, 1.01-1.27), age per year (HR, 1.04; 95%CI, 1.02-1.05), and high body mass index for each kg/m2 (HR, 1.03; 95%CI, 1.02-1.04). The presence of incident HF nearly doubled the mortality risk (HR, 1.67; 95%CI, 1.53-1.81). CONCLUSIONS: The presence of HF in this cohort was relatively frequent and nearly doubled the mortality risk. Eleven risk factors for HF were identified, expanding the scope for primary prevention among elderly patients with AF.

Impacto del control de la tensión arterial sobre la morbimortalidad en pacientes hipertensos mayores de 65 años en el ámbito comunitario / Impact of blood pressure control on morbidity and mortality in hypertensive patients aged 65 years and over in the community setting

Objetivo: evaluar el impacto del control de la tensión arterial (TA) sobre la morbimortalidad en > 65 años, sin patología cardiovascular previa, en el ámbito comunitario. Métodos: estudio de cohortes retrospectivas. Se incluyeron todos los pacientes (≥ 65 años) con diagnóstico de hipertensión arterial (HTA) (01/01/2007-31/12/2008), sin eventos cardiovasculares previos de los centros de salud de la Comunidad de Madrid, con al menos dos registros de TA el primer año de seguimiento (n = 17.150). Se evaluaron la aparición de eventos cardiovasculares (incluida mortalidad cardiovascular) y la mortalidad total, mediante regresión de Cox. Resultados: la mediana de seguimiento para mortalidad fue de 129,58 meses (rango intercuartil [RIC]: 120,41-136,94 meses). Se produjeron 8.641 eventos cardiovasculares y 4.073 muertes por cualquier causa. Ajustado por género, grado de hipertensión, tabaquismo, diabetes e hipercolesterolemia, el buen control (TA < 140/90 mmHg) no se asociaba con una disminución de eventos cardiovasculares, pero sí con una disminución de mortalidad del 14,41% (hazard ratio [HR] 0,8559; intervalo de confianza [IC] 95%: 0,7776-0,9421%) entre 75 y 84 años. Cuando se utilizan las cifras de 130/80 mmHg para definir el buen control, este se asociaba con un exceso de mortalidad del 43,58% (IC 95%: 19,60-72,36%) entre 65 y 74 años y del 61,22% (IC 95%: 22,99-111,35%) en sujetos de 85 y más años. Conclusión: el control de la TA en sujetos >65 años se asocia con una disminución ligera de la mortalidad entre 75 y 84 años. Cifras de control más estrictas se relacionan con mayor ocurrencia de evento cardiovascular y de mortalidad, especialmente en el grupo de mayor edad.(AU)

Objective: to assess the impact of blood pressure (BP) control on morbidity and mortality in over 65-year-olds, without previous cardiovascular pathology, in a community setting. Methods: retrospective cohort study. All patients (≥65 years) with a diagnosis of HT (01/01/2007-31/12/2008), without previous cardiovascular events (CVD), with at least two BP recordings in the first year of follow-up) from every health centres in the Community of Madrid were included (n = 17,150). The occurrence of CVD (including CV mortality) and total mortality were assessed using Cox regression. Results: the median follow-up for mortality was 129.58 months (IQR: 120.41-136.94 months). There were 8,641 CVDs and 4,073 deaths from any cause. Adjusted for gender, hypertension severity, smoking, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia, good control (BP < 140/90 mmHg) was not associated with a decrease in CVD, but was associated with a 14.41% decrease in mortality (HR 0.8559, 95% CI: 0.7776- 0.9421) between 75 and 84 years. When threshold of 130/80 mmHg is used to define good control, this was associated with an excess mortality of 43.58% (95% CI 19.60-72.36%) between 65 and 74 years and 61.22% (95% CI 22.99-111.35%) in subjects aged 85 and over. Conclusion: BP control in people over 65 years of age is associated with a slight decrease in mortality between 75 and 84 years of age. Tighter control figures are associated with a higher incidence of CVD and mortality, especially in the older age group.(AU)

Frailty assessment has come to stay: Retrospective analysis pilot study of two frailty scales in oncological older patients undergoing colorectal surgery.

INTRODUCTION: Colorectal cancer is a disease of the elderly and its main treatment is surgery. Frailty, a clinical syndrome of decreased reserve, increases with age and has been recognized as a predictive factor for postoperative mortality. Our primary objective was to assess the association between two frailty scores and mortality within the first year after surgery, by retrospectively linking frailty scores to mortality data and comparing the strength of their association with mortality to that of the ASA Classification. The frailty scales used were: the Modified Frailty Index (MFI) and, the Risk Analysis Index-A (RAI-A) and the G8 screening test (G8). As secondary objectives, we assessed the relationship of the frailty scales with morbidity and compared all the scales with the ASA. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We retrospectively studied 172 patients aged 65 years and older who underwent laparoscopic colorectal surgery for cancer between January 2017 and June 2018, following them up for 1year after surgery. RESULTS: Both morbidity and mortality were significantly associated with all frailty scale scores (p<.001). The more frailty, the greater probability of prolonged hospital stay, complications, readmissions and emergency department visits. Using each scale, patients were categorized into two groups (frail and non-frail patients). The C-indexes for 1-year mortality with the RAI-A and, MFI and G8 were 0.89 and, 0.86 and 0.86 respectively. On the other hand, ASA status is not strongly associated with mortality, with a C-index of .63. DISCUSSION: Frailty scores should begin to influence medical and surgical strategies and further research is needed to develop guidelines for interventions in geriatric patients.

La evaluación de la fragilidad ha venido para quedarse: Estudio piloto retrospectivo de dos escalas de fragilidad en ancianos oncológicos intervenidos de cirugía colorrectal / Frailty assessment has come to stay: Retrospective analysis pilot study of two frailty scales in oncological older patients undergoing colorectal surgery

Introducción: El cáncer colorrectal es una enfermedad que habitualmente aparece en ancianos y su principal tratamiento continúa siendo quirúrgico. La fragilidad es síndrome clínico que se caracteriza por presentar una disminución de la reserva fisiológica, aumenta con la edad y ha sido reconocido como un factor predictivo de mortalidad postoperatoria. Nuestro objetivo primario ha sido evaluar la asociación entre dos escalas de fragilidad y la mortalidad a un año después de la cirugía, y comparando la fuerza de su asociación del poder predictivo de mortalidad de las escalas de fragilidad y la de la clasificación de la American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). Las escalas utilizadas fueron: Modified Frailty Index (MFI) y el Risk Analysis Index (RAI-A). Los objetivos secundarios han sido la evaluación de la relación de las escalas de fragilidad con la morbilidad y la comparación de estas con la clasificación ASA en cuanto a predicción de morbilidad. Material y métodos: Analizamos retrospectivamente 172 pacientes mayores de 65 años que fueron intervenidos de cirugía oncológica colorrectal laparoscópica desde enero de 2017 hasta junio de 2018 con un seguimiento de un año posterior a la cirugía. Resultados: La fragilidad esta significativamente asociada a la mortalidad y morbilidad (p < 0,001). A más fragilidad, mayor probabilidad de estancia hospitalaria, complicaciones, reingresos y visitas a urgencias. Los pacientes fueron categorizados en dos grupos (pacientes frágiles y no frágiles). Los C-index de la predicción a mortalidad a un año obtenidos con el RAI-A y el MFI fueron 0,89 y 0,86, respectivamente. Por otro lado, la clasificación ASA no se relaciona con mortalidad, su C-index fue del 0,63. Discusión: Las escalas de fragilidad deberían empezar a influenciar las intervenciones médicas y quirúrgicas, y se deberían implementar guías y protocolos que tuviesen en cuenta el grado de fragilidad de los pacientes geriátricos.(AU)

Introduction: Colorectal cancer is a disease of the elderly and its main treatment is surgery. Frailty, a clinical syndrome of decreased reserve, increases with age and has been recognized as a predictive factor for postoperative mortality. Our primary objective was to assess the association between twohree frailty scores and mortality. within the first year after surgery, by retrospectively linking frailty scores to mortality data and comparing the strength of their association with mortality to that of the ASA Classification. The frailty scales used were: the Modified Frailty Index (MFI) and, the Risk Analysis Index-A (RAI-A) and the G8 screening test (G8). As secondary objectives, we assessed the relationship of the frailty scales with morbidity and compared all the scales with the ASA. Material and methods: We retrospectively studied 172 patients aged 65 years. and older who underwent laparoscopic colorectal surgery for cancer between January 2017 and June 2018, following them up for 1 year after surgery. Results: Both morbidity and mortality were significantly associated with all frailty scale scores (p < 0.001). The more frailty, the greater probability of prolonged hospital stay, complications, readmissions and emergency department visits. Using each scale, patients were categorized into two groups (frail and non-frail patients). The C-indexes for 1-year mortality with the RAI-A and, MFI and G8 were 0.89 and, 0.86 and 0.86 respectively. On the other hand, ASA status is not strongly associated with mortality, with a C-index of 0.63. Discussion: Frailty scores should begin to influence medical and surgical strategies and further research is needed to develop guidelines for interventions in geriatric patients.(AU)

Long-term non-progressor (ltnp) hiv infection. a case report of an 81-year-old woman / Infecção por hiv de longo prazo não progressor (ltnp). relato de caso de uma mulher de 81 anos / Infección por vih no progresiva a largo plazo (ltnp). reporte de caso de una mujer de 81 años

An 81-year-old woman, long-term non-progressor HIV infected, asymptomatic, not using ART, with a seven-year clinical follow-up in a reference unit, TCD4+ cell count values ranged from 719 to 1151 cells/µl, TCD8+ from 579 to 897 cells/µl and a viral load with higher value of 51 viral copies/ml but with undetectable results in most of the tests performed. The report of the long-term non-progressor HIV carrier aged over 80 years is somewhat unusual, considering the physiological/immunological changes that occur with the aging process concomitantly with HIV infection.

Mulher de 81 anos, infectada pelo HIV há muito tempo, não progressor, assintomática, sem uso de TARV, com acompanhamento clínico de sete anos em unidade de referência, os valores de contagem de células TCD4+ variaram de 719 a 1151 células/ µl, TCD8+ de 579 a 897 células/µl e uma carga viral com maior valor de 51 cópias virais/ml, mas com resultados indetectáveis na maioria dos testes realizados. O relato do portador de HIV de longa data não progressor com idade superior a 80 anos é um tanto incomum, considerando as alterações fisiológicas/imunológicas que ocorrem com o processo de envelhecimento concomitante à infecção pelo HIV.

Mujer de 81 años, infectada por VIH no progresor de larga evolución, asintomática, no usuaria de TAR, con seguimiento clínico de siete años en una unidad de referencia, los valores de recuento de células TCD4+ oscilaron entre 719 y 1151 células/ µl, TCD8+ de 579 a 897 células/µl y una carga viral con mayor valor de 51 copias virales/ml pero con resultados indetectables en la mayoría de las pruebas realizadas. El reporte de portadores de VIH no progresores a largo plazo mayores de 80 años es algo inusual, considerando los cambios fisiológicos/inmunitarios que ocurren con el proceso de envejecimiento concomitante con la infección por VIH.

Mortalidad, riesgo cardiovascular y estado de salud actual de una cohorte de varones iniciada en el año 1968. Estudio Manresa / Mortality, cardiovascular risk, and health status in a male cohort initiated in 1968. The Manresa study

Objetivos: Analizar la mortalidad y sus causas en la cohorte Manresa de varones seguida durante 42 años; comparar el riesgo de mortalidad cardiovascular al inicio del seguimiento con la mortalidad acontecida; describir el estado de salud de los participantes al final del estudio. Métodos: Estudio observacional prospectivo. Se calculó la incidencia de mortalidad acumulada de la cohorte. La asociación de los factores de riesgo cardiovasculares (FRCV) con la mortalidad fue calculada mediante análisis de regresión logística de efectos mixtos. Se evaluó la curva ROC comparando cada ecuación predictiva con la mortalidad real. Se llevó a cabo un análisis descriptivo del estado de salud en la última encuesta del estudio. Resultados: Las defunciones fueron 457 (43%). La incidencia acumulada fue del 10,6% para las enfermedades cardiovasculares. Los factores de riesgo cardiovasculares asociados significativamente a la mortalidad cardiovascular fueron: edad, colesterol y tabaquismo. El uso de tablas para el cálculo del riesgo cardiovascular resultó ser útil, con pocas diferencias según la tabla utilizada. Entre los factores de riesgo cardiovasculares analizados en el último examen de salud, y por tanto en una población anciana, destacan la alta prevalencia de hipertensión y de actividad física regular, junto con la baja prevalencia en tabaquismo. Conclusión: La mortalidad cardiovascular se mantuvo alta, aunque ha pasado a ser la segunda causa tras las enfermedades tumorales. Se compararon en nuestro medio las predicciones de las tablas de riesgo de mortalidad cardiovascular con la mortalidad real durante más de 4 décadas, mostrándose la importancia de estimar el riesgo cardiovascular en la población adulta.(AU)

Objectives: To analyse mortality and its causes in the Manresa male cohort followed over 42 years; to compare the initial risk of cardiovascular mortality with actual mortality; and to describe the health status of the participants at the end of the study. Methods: Prospective observational study, in which an analysis of the cumulative incidence of mortality was performed. The association of cardiovascular risk factors with mortality was calculated with a logistic regression analysis of mixed effect. The risk of mortality of individuals was evaluated and compared with true cardiovascular mortality using ROC curves. At the end of the study, a descriptive analysis of CVRF and health status of participants in the last survey was performed. Results: The number of deaths was 457 (43%). Cumulative incidence for cardiovascular diseases was 10.6%. Cardiovascular risk factors significantly associated with cardiovascular mortality were age, cholesterol, and smoking. The use of risk score charts for cardiovascular mortality was found to be useful, and there were no differences between tables. In the last health screening of cardiovascular risk factors levels in an elderly population, a high prevalence was found of hypertension and of regular physical activity, together with a low prevalence of smoking. Conclusions: Cardiovascular mortality remained high, although it has become the second cause after tumoural diseases. The comparison of predictions from cardiovascular mortality risk tables with actual mortality rates in our area over more than 4 decades demonstrated the importance of assessing cardiovascular risk in the adult population.(AU)

[Mortality, cardiovascular risk, and health status in a male cohort initiated in 1968. The Manresa study]. / Mortalidad, riesgo cardiovascular y estado de salud actual de una cohorte de varones iniciada en el año 1968. Estudio Manresa.

OBJECTIVES: To analyse mortality and its causes in the Manresa male cohort followed over 42 years; to compare the initial risk of cardiovascular mortality with actual mortality; and to describe the health status of the participants at the end of the study. METHODS: Prospective observational study, in which an analysis of the cumulative incidence of mortality was performed. The association of cardiovascular risk factors with mortality was calculated with a logistic regression analysis of mixed effect. The risk of mortality of individuals was evaluated and compared with true cardiovascular mortality using ROC curves. At the end of the study, a descriptive analysis of CVRF and health status of participants in the last survey was performed. RESULTS: The number of deaths was 457 (43%). Cumulative incidence for cardiovascular diseases was 10.6%. Cardiovascular risk factors significantly associated with cardiovascular mortality were age, cholesterol, and smoking. The use of risk score charts for cardiovascular mortality was found to be useful, and there were no differences between tables. In the last health screening of cardiovascular risk factors levels in an elderly population, a high prevalence was found of hypertension and of regular physical activity, together with a low prevalence of smoking. CONCLUSIONS: Cardiovascular mortality remained high, although it has become the second cause after tumoural diseases. The comparison of predictions from cardiovascular mortality risk tables with actual mortality rates in our area over more than 4 decades demonstrated the importance of assessing cardiovascular risk in the adult population.

Estudio descriptivo de un brote por SARS-CoV-2 en ancianas de un centro residencial / Descriptive study of an outbreak of SARS-COV-2 in elderly women in a nursing home

Las personas ancianas que viven en las residencias geriátricas son una población de alto riesgo de sufrir importantes consecuencias de la pandemia por SARS-CoV-2, por lo que se analiza una población de ancianas de una institución geriátrica durante la primera ola de la pandemia y se describe el brote epidémico que sufrieron. La población de estudio fue de 157 residentes de una institución geriátrica durante un brote de infección por SARS-CoV-2. Se hizo un estudio prospectivo realizando un seguimiento diario por el equipo del centro de salud. Durante el seguimiento, se realizaron test de PCR para SARS-CoV-2, así como determinación de anticuerpos totales y disgregados. En la población anciana, la sintomatología inespecífica retrasa el diagnóstico y contribuye a la propagación del proceso. Se necesitan pautas de prevención muy estrictas y un control precoz de los casos positivos ya que la pandemia ha demostrado que son en estas residencias donde se produce mayor letalidad. (AU)

The elderly living in nursing homes are a high-risk population who have been negatively impacted by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. A population of elderly women from a nursing home was analysed during the first wave of the pandemic, describing the epidemic outbreak they suffered during this first wave. The study population was 157 residents of a geriatric institution during an outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 infection. A prospective study was conducted with daily monitoring by a team from the health centre. During the follow-up, the PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 was performed, as well as a detection of antibodies and disaggregates. In the elderly population, nonspecific symptoms delay a diagnosis and contribute to the spread of the process. Very strict prevention guidelines are needed, along with the early control of positive cases, since the pandemic has shown that it is these residences where the greatest fatality has occurred. (AU)

Estratégias cuidativas humanitude com idosos em portugal durante a pandemia de covid-19 / Estrategias humanizadas de cuidado de ancianos en portugal durante la pandemia de covid-19 resumen / Humanitude care strategies with older adults in portugal during the covid-19 pandemic

RESUMO Objetivo: Conhecer estratégias autocuidativas e de cuidado com idosos adotadas por profissionais de saúde portugueses qualificados em Metodologia de Cuidado Humanitude durante a pandemia de covid-19. Método: Estudo exploratório, descritivo, qualitativo, com 08 profissionais da saúde formados em Metodologia do Cuidado Humanitude que atendem idosos em Portugal. Utilizou-se entrevista semiestruturada individual, por videoconferência, e os dados foram submetidos a análise de conteúdo de Bardin. Pesquisa aprovada por CEP. Resultados: A Metodologia do Cuidado Humanitude (MCH) favoreceu o cuidado espiritual a partir de seu repertório de técnicas relacionais/de comunicação. A espiritualidade apareceu centralmente como vital para superar a crise planetária de covid-19. A comunicação não verbal ganhou destaque na conjuntura de máscaras faciais. Conclusão: A MCH favoreceu o cuidado complexo, ampliado, criativo, solidário, amoroso e centrado nas singularidades dos idosos, indicando um caminho transformador para o campo da saúde para superar biologicismos e tecnicismos, sobretudo em contexto de pandemia.

Resumen Objetivo: conocer estrategias de autocuidados y de cuidado con ancianos adoptadas por profesionales de salud portugueses calificados en Metodología de Cuidado Humanizado durante la pandemia de covid-19. Método: estudio exploratorio, descriptivo, cualitativo, con 08 profesionales de la salud formados en Metodología del Cuidado Humanizado que atienden ancianos en Portugal. Se utilizó entrevista semiestructurada individual, por videoconferencia, y los datos fueron sometidos al análisis de contenido de Bardin. Investigación aprobada por el Comité de Ética en Investigación. Resultados: la Metodología del Cuidado Humanizado (MCH) favoreció el cuidado espiritual a partir de su repertorio de técnicas relacionales/de comunicación. La espiritualidad apareció centralmente como vital para superar la crisis planetaria de covid-19. La comunicación no verbal se destacó en la coyuntura de máscaras faciales. Conclusión: la MCH favoreció el cuidado complejo, ampliado, creativo, solidario, amoroso y centrado en las singularidades de los ancianos, indicando un camino transformador para el campo de la salud para superar biologicismos y tecnicismos, sobre todo en contexto de pandemia.

ABSTRACT Objective: To know the strategies of self-care and care for older adults adopted by Portuguese health professionals qualified in Humanitude Care Methodology during the covid-19 pandemic. Method: Exploratory, descriptive, qualitative study of eight health professionals trained in Humanitude Care Methodology who care for older adults in Portugal. An individual semi-structured interview by videoconference was used. Bardin content analysis was adopted in data analysis. Study approved by the Research Ethics Committee. Results: The Humanitude Care Methodology favored spiritual care based on its repertoire of relational/communication techniques. Spirituality emerged centrally as vital to overcome the planetary crisis of covid-19. Non-verbal communication gained prominence in the context of face masks. Conclusion: The Humanitude Care Methodology favored complex, broad, creative, supportive, loving care, centered on the singularities of older adults, indicating a transformative path for the health field in order to overcome biologicisms and technicalities, especially within the pandemic context.

Vólvulo vesicular: un hallazgo quirúrgico / Vesicular volvulus: a surgical finding

Se describe el caso clínico de una paciente de 95 años de edad, quien acudió al Cuerpo de Guardia del Hospital Provincial Docente Clinicoquirúrgico Saturnino Lora Torres de Santiago de Cuba por presentar dolor abdominal difuso, de comienzo súbito con 48 horas de evolución, acompañado de náuseas y vómitos de escasa cuantía y de coloración oscura, así como ligera distención abdominal, sin expulsión de heces ni gases. Se decidió su ingreso para tratamiento quirúrgico urgente, con el diagnóstico presuntivo de oclusión intestinal. Durante la cirugía se encontró la vesícula distendida con su pedículo torcido. Se realizó colecistectomía típica. La paciente evolucionó satisfactoriamente y no presentó complicaciones posoperatorias.

The case report of a 95 years patient is described, she went to the emergency department of Saturnino Lora Torres Teaching Clinical Surgical Provincial Hospital in Santiago de Cuba due to a diffuse abdominal pain, of sudden beginning with 48 hours of clinical course, accompanied by nauseas and vomits of scarce quantity and dark color, as well as slight abdominal distention, without expulsion of stools neither gases. Her admission was decided for emergency surgical treatment, with the presumptive diagnosis of intestinal occlusion. During the surgery the distended gallbladder with bent pedicle was found. A typical cholecystectomy was carried out. The patient had a favorable clinical course and she didn't present postoperative complications.

Evisceración del intestino delgado estrangulado en una anciana con douglascele / Evisceration of the impacted small bowel in an elderly with douglascele

Se presenta el caso clínico de una anciana de 86 años de edad con evisceración del intestino delgado a través del periné. Se efectuó la exploración quirúrgica urgente del abdomen y se observó la perforación del fondo del saco de Douglas y la salida de 50 cm de intestino delgado estrangulado, de manera que se realizó la resección intestinal de todo el segmento afectado y anastomosis termino-terminal. Luego se reparó el defecto del fondo del saco de Douglas con una plastia perineal, para lo cual se utilizó una malla de polipropileno. Este proceder es una buena alternativa para el tratamiento quirúrgico en quienes presentan hernias perineales, pues permite un cierre mejor, disecar el saco herniario y reducirlo adecuadamente.

The case report of a 86 years elderly is presented with evisceration of the small bowel through the perineum. The urgent surgical exploration of the abdomen was carried out and it was observed the perforation of the Douglas pouch and the 50 cm prominence of impacted small bowel, so that the bowel resection of the whole affected segment and end to end anastomosis was carried out. Then the Douglas pouch defect was repaired with a perineal plasty, for which a polypropylene mesh was used. This procedure is a good alternative for the surgical treatment in those who present perineal hernias, because it allows a better closing, to dissect the hernial sack and to reduce it appropriately.

[Usefulness of the summary of product characteristics as a tool to improve prescription in elderly patients]. / Utilidad de la ficha técnica de los medicamentos como herramienta para mejorar la prescripción en pacientes mayores.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The Drug Technical Data Sheet should contribute to a safe and effective use of medications in the elderly, providing accurate information on the prescription, on the possible benefits or risks of the medications, or failing that, communicating the lack of information on their use in this group. The aim of this article was to quantify the specific information for people over 65 years of age included in the data sheets of the drugs available in Spain, and enables an adequate prescription in this population. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A multidisciplinary group reviewed all the Technical Data Sheets of drugs approved by the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Devices (AEMPS). The quality of the information was classified into 4 categories: information specifically referring to the population over 65 years old; information specifically referring to the population over 80 years old; recommendations not specific to the elderly; and specific information for the elderly. RESULTS: A total of 1,462 Technical Sheets were reviewed, of which 48% had information regarding prescription in the elderly. Information on the use in patients over 80 years old was present in 1.23% of the sheets. Only 6.83% of all the sheets reviewed included specific recommendations for the elderly. CONCLUSIONS: There is little specific information regarding prescription in the elderly in the technical data sheets of drugs prescribed/sold in Spain. To improve knowledge in this field, data must be provided in the sheets that are based on the scientific literature, clinical trials for the elderly, or pharmacovigilance studies focused on this population.

[Profiles of loneliness and social isolation in urban population]. / Perfiles de soledad y aislamiento social en población urbana.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence of loneliness and social isolation in a population over 65 cared by a urban primary health team and to identify its main characteristics. DESIGN: Cross-sectional descriptive study by a telephone survey. SETTING: Basic health area of Barcelona. PARTICIPANTS: Random sample of assigned population of 65 or more years old. MAIN MEASUREMENTS: UCLA Loneliness Scale and Lubben Social Network Scale. RESULTS: 278 persons were interviewed (61,36% response rate), 172 women and 106 men, with an average age of 76,7 ± 7,9 years. A higher proportion of factors related to loneliness were identified in non-respondents. Loneliness was closely correlated to social r = 0,736. Moderate loneliness, with a prevalence of 16,54%, was associated to walking difficulties (OR 3,09, 95%, IC 1,03-9,29), cognitive impairment (OR 3,97, 95% IC 1,19-13,27) and architectural barriers (OR 5.29, 95% IC 2.12-13,23), although severe loneliness, with a prevalence of 18,71% was only associated to living together with less people (OR 0.61, 95% IC 0.40-0.93). Social isolation, with a prevalence of 38,85% was associated to aging (OR 1,06, 95% IC 1,02-1,10) and to the belief of having health problems (OR 4,35, 95% IC 1,11-16,99). CONCLUSIONS: Loneliness and social isolation are of high prevalence. The telephone survey underestimates its prevalence. There are 2profiles of loneliness, one with moderate associated to the socialisation difficulties related to aging and another severe not related to health or to barriers that only can be identified by surveys or clinical interview. Interventions must be targeted to each of these profiles.

Mielinolisis extrapontina en una paciente embarazada, con hiperémesis e hiponatremia. Reporte de un caso / Extrapontine myelinolysis in a pregnant with hyperemesis and hyponatremia. A case report

Resumen: ANTECEDENTES: La mielinolisis extrapontina forma parte del síndrome de desmielinización osmótica que lesiona los oligodendrocitos y ocasiona la pérdida de mielina en regiones del sistema nervioso central diferentes al puente del tronco encefálico. Se origina por la corrección rápida de sodio en pacientes con hiponatremia y en mujeres embarazadas se asocia con hiperémesis gravídica. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente indígena, de 32 años, enviada a un hospital universitario de alta complejidad en Bogotá, desde un territorio de la Amazonia colombiana, en el marco de un nuevo modelo de salud, con embarazo de 15 semanas, quien tuvo un episodio convulsivo, afasia y automatismo bucal, con antecedente de hiperémesis gravídica y otro episodio de hiperémesis con hiponatremia un mes antes. Inicialmente se sospechó eclampsia y neuroinfección; se implementó tratamiento para la corrección rápida del sodio y prescripción de anticonvulsivos. La resonancia magnética cerebral fue compatible con mielinolisis extrapontina. Luego de un mes regresó a su territorio de origen para rehabilitación. Tuvo parto domiciliario a las 38.3 semanas y acudió al hospital para el alumbramiento. CONCLUSIONES: La mielinolisis extrapontina debe considerarse en el diagnóstico diferencial entre embarazo con cuadro neurológico agudo y antecedente de hiperémesis e hiponatremia. Es importante integrar, sistemáticamente, hospitales universitarios o de alta complejidad en los territorios rurales para optimizar el diagnóstico y tratamiento de estas pacientes.

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Extrapontine myelinolysis is part of the osmotic demyelination syndrome, being an acute non-inflammatory demyelinating disease caused by hyperosmotic stress that injures oligodendrocytes and causes myelin loss in regions of the central nervous system other than the pons of the brain stem. Primarily caused by a rapid sodium correction in patients with hyponatremia, in pregnant women its most frequent association is with hyperemesis gravidarum. CLINICAL CASE: A 32-year-old indigenous woman was referred to a university hospital of high complexity, in Bogotá, from a territory of the Colombian Amazon, within the framework of a new health care model, with a 15-week pregnancy, who had a convulsive episode, aphasia and oral automatism, and a recent history of hyperemesis gravidarum. Another history of hyperemesis and hyponatremia a month ago. Initially, eclampsia and neuroinfection were suspected, a rapid correction of sodium, anticonvulsant, remission and management in the intensive care unit was performed. MRI was compatible with extrapontin myelinolysis. After a month she returned to the territory of origin for rehabilitation. She had a home delivery at 38.3 weeks and went to the hospital for placental delivery. CONCLUSION: Extrapontin myelinolysis should be considered in the differential diagnosis between pregnancy with acute neurological symptoms conditions and a history of hyperemesis or hyponatremia. In case of a repeated history of acute hyponatremia in pregnant women with hyperemesis, chronicity should be considered. It is recommended to integrate university hospitals to rural territories to optimize the diagnosis and management of this type of cases.

Velhice ativa: a vivência afetivo-sexual da pessoa idosa / Active old age: the affective-sexual experience of the elderly / Edad activa: la experiencia affective-sexual de los ancianos

No atual contexto, a pessoa idosa vem vivenciando uma velhice ativa e redescobrindo a sua sexualidade. Neste estudo foram realizadas entrevistas com 10 idosos da Universidade Aberta à Terceira Idade da Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNATI/UNESP), sendo cinco homens e cinco mulheres, com o objetivo de compreender o modo de envelhecer e o significado que atribuem às suas vivências afetivo-sexuais. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, cujos depoimentos foram obtidos por meio de uma entrevista compreensiva norteada pela seguinte questão: "fale para mim sobre a sua vivência afetivo-sexual ao longo da vida e na velhice ativa". Para análise foi utilizado do método fenomenológico, que consiste na leitura e releitura, discriminação das unidades de significados, elaboração de categorias e identificação das convergências e divergências dos relatos. De forma singular, nos relatos dos idosos emergiram cinco categorias: velhice ativa; vivência afetivo-sexual; realidade das infecções sexualmente transmissíveis (ISTs); os horizontes do casamento e, transfigurações do envelhecer. As reflexões permitiram atentar para a necessidade da desconstrução de ideias e preconceitos que impedem a compreensão vasta do processo de envelhecimento e suas singularidades.

Nowadays, the elderly have lived a more active life when rediscovering their own sexuality. Ten interviews were carried out with elders from Open University to the Third Age of the State University of São Paulo (UNATI/UNESP), being five men and five women aiming to understand their aging process and the meaning they attribute to their sexual-affection experience. This qualitative research was made up by the statements recorded from interviews in which the interviewee had been previously oriented to answer the following proposed question: "tell me about your sexual-affection experience throughout your life and your elderly years". To analyze the corpus a phenomenological method was used. It consisted in reading and rereading, differing standpoints, elaborating categories, and making a distinction between convergence and divergence of speeches. In a unique way, from the elderly speeches, five categories came out: active elderly years, sexual-affection experience, sexually transmitted infections reality (ISTs), the marriage horizon and the aging transfigurations. These reflections allowed us to realize the existing need to deconstruct ideas and prejudice which obstruct a wide comprehension of the aging process and its singularities.

Actualmente, el anciano vive una vejez activa, redescubriendo su sexualidad. Se realizaron entrevistas con 10 ancianos de la Universidad Abierta a la Tercera Edad de la Universidad Estadual Paulista (UNATI / UNESP), cinco hombres y cinco mujeres, objetivando la comprensión del modo de envejecer y el significado que atribuyen a sus vivencias afectivo-sexuales. Es una investigación cualitativa, cuyos testimonios fueron logrados por medio de una entrevista comprensiva orientada por la cuestión: "hable sobre su vivencia afectivo-sexual a lo largo de su vida y en la vejez activa". Para el análisis se utilizó el método fenomenológico, que consiste en la lectura y relectura, la discriminación de las unidades de significados, la elaboración de categorías y la identificación de las convergencias y divergencias de los relatos. Separadamente, en los relatos de los ancianos surgieron cinco categorías: vejez activa; vivencia afectivo-sexual; realidad de las enfermedades de transmisión sexual (ETS); la perspectiva del matrimonio y transfiguraciones del envejecimiento. Las reflexiones permitieron advertir para la necesidad de la deconstrucción de ideas y prejudicios que imposibilitan la comprensión amplia del proceso de envejecimiento y sus singularidades.

Cirurgias realizadas em idosos em um hospital público do interior de São Paulo / Surgeries performed on elderly patients in a public hospital in the state of São Paulo / Cirugías realizadas en idosos en un hospital público del interior de São Paulo

Objetivo: Identificar a prevalência dos procedimentos cirúrgicos realizados em idosos em um centro cirúrgico de um hospital público do interior do estado de São Paulo e caracterizar tais procedimentos. Método: Estudo transversal, retrospectivo, quantitativo. A amostra constou de 7.483 procedimentos cirúrgicos em idosos, realizados entre 2013 e 2015. Os dados foram coletados a partir do sistema de cirurgia da instituição sede do estudo. Resultados: A faixa etária na qual prevaleceram os procedimentos foi entre 60 e 70 anos de idade; a maior média de tempo para recuperação da anestesia foi entre 71 e 80 anos. As especialidades que mais realizaram procedimentos foram: ortopedia, urologia e oftalmologia. As anestesias mais empregadas foram: geral inalatória, endovenosa, local com sedação e raquideana; 37,3% usaram o serviço de anestesia, porém não estava descrito em prontuário qual foi o tipo de anestesia realizada. Os óbitos decorrentes dos procedimentos ou complicações das cirurgias foram 1.140; três deles ocorreram no centro cirúrgico e os demais, em enfermarias ou unidades de cuidados intensivos. Conclusão: Os dados aqui apresentados reforçam a necessidade de novos modelos de assistência, com melhorias da assistência multidisciplinar geriátrica, no atendimento perioperatório aos pacientes idosos

Objective: To identify the prevalence of surgical procedures performed in the elderly in a surgical center of a public hospital in the state of São Paulo and to characterize such procedures. Method: Cross-sectional, retrospective, quantitative study. The sample consisted of 7,483 surgical procedures performed in the elderly, between 2013 and 2015. Data were collected from the surgical information system of the institution under study. Results: The age range was between 60 and 70 years of age; the highest average anesthesia recovery time was between 71 and 80 years. The specialties that performed the most procedures were: orthopedics, urology and ophthalmology. The most commonly used anesthesias were: general inhalation, intravenous, local with sedation and spinal; 37,3% used anesthesia, however the type was not described in the patient medical records. There were 1,140 deaths resulting from the procedures or complications; three of them occurred in the surgical center, while the others occured in the intensive care unit or ward. Conclusion: The data presented here reinforce the need for new models of care, with improvements in geriatric multidisciplinary care, in perioperative care for the elderly

Objetivo: Identificar la prevalencia de los procedimientos quirúrgicos realizados en ancianos en un centro quirúrgico de un hospital público del interior del estado de São Paulo y caracterizar tales procedimientos. Método: Estudio transversal, retrospectivo, cuantitativo. La muestra constató de 7.483 procedimientos quirúrgicos en ancianos, realizados entre 2013 y 2015. Los datos fueron recolectados a partir del sistema de cirugía de la institución sede del estudio. Resultados: El grupo de edad en el que prevalecieron los procedimientos fue entre 60 y 70 años de edad; la mayor media de tiempo para la recuperación de la anestesia fue entre 71 y 80 años. Las especialidades que más realizaron procedimientos fueron: ortopedia, urología y oftalmología. Las anestesias más empleadas fueron: general inhalatoria, endovenosa, local con sedación y raquídea; 37,3% usaron el servicio de anestesia, pero no estaba descrito en prontuario cuál fue el tipo de anestesia realizada. Las muertes derivadas de los procedimientos o complicaciones de las cirugías fueron 1.140; Y tres de ellos ocurrieron en el centro quirúrgico y los demás, en enfermerías o unidades de cuidados intensivos. Conclusión: Los datos aquí presentados refuerzan la necesidad de nuevos modelos de asistencia, con mejoras de la asistencia multidisciplinaria geriátrica, en la atención perioperatoria a los pacientes ancianos.

Espiritualidade, enfermagem e saúde do idoso: cuidando da integralidade do ser / Spirituality, nursing, and health elderly: taking care of the integrality of being

O estudo foi delineado com o objetivo de identificar a importância da consideração da espiritualidade na sistematização da assistência de enfermagem pautada na integralidade do ser no cuidado ao paciente idoso. Foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica sistemática, através da busca de artigos nas bases de dados: LILACS e BDENF. Embora existam problemáticas que interferem na prestação do cuidado espiritual; a espiritualidade apresenta-se como fator contribuinte terapêutico atuando na potencialização das terapias de reabilitação, prevenção, e promoção do bem-estar geral do idoso.

The study was designed with the objective to identify the importance of considering spirituality in the systematization of nursing care based on integrality of being in care for the elderly patient. A systematic bibliographical review was carried out, through the search of articles in the databases: LILACS and BDENF. Although there are problems that interfere with the provision of spiritual care; spirituality presents itself as a therapeutic contributing factor acting in the potentialization of rehabilitation therapies, prevention, and promotion of the general well-being of the elderly.

El estudio fue delineado con el objetivo identificar la importancia de considerar la espiritualidad en la sistematización de la asistencia de enfermería guiada por la integralidad del ser en el cuidado de pacientes ancianos. Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica sistemática, a través de la búsqueda de artículos en las bases de datos: LILACS y BDENF. Aunque hay problemas que interfieren en la prestación del cuidado espiritual; la espiritualidad se presenta como factor contribuyente terapéutico actuando en la potenciación de las terapias de rehabilitación, prevención, y promoción del bienestar general del anciano.

Perfil socio-sanitário de idosos da estratégia saúde da família: estudo descritivo / Socio-sanitary profile of the elderly in the family health strategy: a descriptive study / Perfil socio-sanitario de los ancianos en la estrategia de salud familiar: estudio descriptivo

OBJETIVO: avaliar as condições de vida e saúde de idosos assistidos por equipes da Estratégia de Saúde da Família de um município, na região Amazônica. MÉTODO: estudo descritivo, transversal realizado com 441 idosos selecionados por amostra não probabilística no município de Benevides, Brasil. Aplicou-se a Caderneta dos Idosos para atribuição do perfil dos usuários idosos. RESULTADOS: constatou-se no perfil, idosos predominantemente jovens (46%), com baixa escolaridade (86%), sedentários (84%), com afecções crônicas (82%), com estado regular (55%) de saúde auto referido, procuram unidade de saúde apenas para adquirir medicamentos (58%). DISCUSSÃO: Os dados mostraram necessidade de adotar ações de promoção do envelhecimento saudável baseadas na integralidade da assistência. CONCLUSÃO: a inferência dos resultados obtidos à população idosa do município estudado impõe desafios na efetivação do acolhimento dos usuários idosos baseado nas reais necessidades dessa população, com foco primordial da enfermagem na Atenção Básica em contextos semelhantes, mais carentes, da região amazônica.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the living and health conditions of the elderly attended by Family Health Strategy teams of a municipality in the Amazon region. METHOD: a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted with 441 elderly selected by non-probabilistic sample in the city of Benevides, Brazil. The Elderly Handbook was applied to assign the profile of the elderly users. RESULTS: predominantly young elderly (46%), with low education (86%), sedentary (84%), with chronic conditions (82%), with a normal self-reported health status (55%), who only seek health clinics to purchase medicines (58%) were found in the profile. DISCUSSION: The data showed the need to adopt actions to promote healthy aging based on comprehensive care. CONCLUSION: the inference of the results obtained for the elderly population of the studied municipality promotes the realization of the reception of elderly users based on the real needs of this population, with focus on nursing in Primary Health Care in similar, needier contexts, of the Amazon region.

OBJETIVO: Evaluar las condiciones de vida y salud de las personas mayores con la asistencia de equipos de Estrategia de Salud Familiar de un municipio de la región amazónica. MÉTODO: estudio descriptivo, transversal con 441 adultos mayores seleccionados por muestra no probabilística en la ciudad de Benevides, Brasil. La libreta de personas mayores se aplicó para asignar el perfil de los usuarios. RESULTADOS: se encontró en el perfil, predominantemente jóvenes de edad avanzada (46%), con baja educación (86%), sedentarios (84%), con afecciones crónicas (82%), con estado de salud regular autoinformado (55%), buscar unidad de salud solo para comprar medicamentos (58%). DISCUSIÓN: Los datos mostraron la necesidad de adoptar acciones para promover el envejecimiento saludable basado en la atención integral. CONCLUSIÓN: la inferencia de los resultados obtenidos a la población anciana del municipio estudiado impone desafíos en la realización de la recepción de usuarios ancianos en función de las necesidades reales de esta población, con enfoque primario de enfermería en Atención Primaria en contextos similares y más necesitados, de la región amazónica.