Implantação de ações para redução dos impactos das osteoartroses na saúde dos idosos na unidade de saúde do bairro Ana Moura, em Timóteo - MG

Abstract

Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative joint disease that is evidenced by the wear of joint’s cartilage, in which often reaches the joints that support weight, like knee. It leads to incapacity and loss of quality of life, particularly in the elderly. The importance of this disease grows every year, to the extent that there has been a population aging trend, with a significant increase in elderly compared to younger and life expectancy of the population. This study aimed to develop a plan of action to reduce osteoarthritis impacts on the health of elderly residents in the area covered by the health program team of the family of Ana Moura neighborhood in Timóteo, Minas Gerais. It is a work consisting of selection and analysis of publications on the subject, through a literature review in libraries and electronic database electronic of journals indexed: National Library of Medicine (MEDLINE – PubMed), Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences (LILACS), and based Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), the records of the Health Unit, manuals of the Ministry of Health and Library Nescon UFMG. In project design method was used for the Situational Strategic Planning and guided the development of this proposed intervention. The actions have been prepared emphasizing on a conscious, collective and democratic planning, prioritizing the real interests of the Health Unit and the continuous improvement of patient care. Its perspective reduce the prevalence of osteoarthritis in the territory, promoting active aging and quality of life, with more knowledge and well-being.