Contributions of physical activity in promoting health, autonomy and independence of elderly

Authors

  • Ramon Missias Moreira Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia. Jequié (BA).
  • Rafael Messias Teixeira Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia. Jequié (BA).
  • Karine Oliveira Novaes Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia. Jequié (BA).

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2014v17i1p201-217

Keywords:

Elderly, Physical activity, Autonomy, Independence.

Abstract

This study aimed to develop an integrative review of literature about the relationship between physical activity with the aging process and its interface with the autonomy and functional independence of older people. This is a qualitative, descriptive and analytical, based on a literature review in the database of the Virtual Health Library, the descriptors: "autonomy", "elderly" and "physical activity". 89 articles met and after content analysis, 16 articles were selected. It was possible to see the relationship and the benefits provided by the practice of regular physical activity in relation to the maintenance of health and autonomy and independence of the elderly.

 

Author Biographies

Ramon Missias Moreira, Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia. Jequié (BA).

Educador Físico. Doutorando em Educação pela Universidade Federal da Bahia. Mestre em Enfermagem e Saúde, com área de concentração em Saúde Pública, pela Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB). Docente do Departamento de Saúde da UESB. Pesquisador do Grupo de Pesquisa Saúde e Qualidade de Vida – SQV/UESB/CNPq.


Rafael Messias Teixeira, Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia. Jequié (BA).

Acadêmico do Curso de Licenciatura em Educação Física pela Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB).

 

Karine Oliveira Novaes, Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia. Jequié (BA).

Acadêmica do Curso de Licenciatura em Educação Física pela Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB).

 

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Published

2014-03-30

How to Cite

Moreira, R. M., Teixeira, R. M., & Novaes, K. O. (2014). Contributions of physical activity in promoting health, autonomy and independence of elderly. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 17(1), 201–217. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2014v17i1p201-217

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 1 (2014)

Section

Papers

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