HEALTHY AGEING: PREVENTION, PROMOTION AND THE ROLE OF THE MULTI-PROFESSIONAL TEAM

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Introduction: The increase in life expectancy is one of humanity’s major achievements in recent decades, reflecting advancements in health sciences and improvements in living conditions. However, the ageing population, particularly in Brazil, presents significant challenges for public policies and health systems, as it occurs in an accelerated and disorganized manner, generating new social and health demands. Objective: The objective of this study is to understand the difficulties faced by the elderly population, the intervention strategies adopted by health teams, and the importance of active ageing as a tool for promoting quality of life. This aims to improve care practices and the public policies that meet the diverse needs of the elderly population. Methodology: The study followed an Integrative Literature Review (ILR) with a qualitative and descriptive approach, focusing on the role of the multi-professional team in promoting healthy ageing. It was structured in six stages, from formulating the guiding question to presenting results, utilizing the PICo tool for organizing review elements and PRISMA criteria for rigorous article selection. Data analysis was conducted using Content Analysis. Results: The ILR resulted in the selection of 19 relevant articles after an initial screening of 385 publications. The results revealed a predominance of elderly women with low levels of education and a diversity of health conditions among the elderly, highlighting the importance of maintaining functional capacity as an indicator of quality of life. Discussion: Data analysis pointed to four main categories related to healthy ageing: “Active Ageing,” “Difficulties Faced by the Elderly,” “The Role of the Multi-professional Team,” and “Interventions to Promote Healthy Ageing.” Active ageing is recognized as a collective responsibility, and practices promoting healthy habits are essential to enhancing life quality and increasing healthy life expectancy. Final Considerations: The promotion of healthy ageing requires an integrated effort from health teams, effective public policies, and societal engagement. The reconstruction of care practices and a broad and inclusive approach are fundamental to addressing the needs of older individuals, especially in contexts of social inequality. The study concludes that developing targeted interventions and valuing the role of the multi-professional team are crucial for facing the challenges imposed by the ageing population.

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