Estado nutricional e sarcopenia no idoso com hiperplasia prostática benigna

Abstract

Introduction: Nutritional balance and adequate lifestyle are essential factors for healthy aging, since sarcopenia and benign prostatic hyperplasia are common complications in the elderly, with high prevalences, related to nutritional status, hormonal changes, the aging process and dietary intake, which increase morbidity and impact on health costs. Health services and professionals must adapt to better meet the needs of this increasingly prevalent portion of the population, guaranteeing them quality and integral care. Objective: To evaluate the relationship between nutritional status and sarcopenia in the elderly with benign prostatic hyperplasia, investigating its association with dietary habits and its impact on longevity of life, to propose a multiprofessional protocol for the diagnosis of sarcopenia in the elderly, to be used by health professionals within the Health Department of the Federal District, and provide current scientific data and data to SES/DF, managers and health professionals, assisting in clinical practice and strategies for an active and healthy aging. Method: Evidence in the literature was related to nutritional status, dietary habits and the prevalence of sarcopenia in the elderly with BPH. Results: This dissertation was structured in 3 chapters and resulted in 3 products: 1 scientific article of integrative revision, 1 chapter of a book and the Multiprofessional protocol for the diagnosis of sarcopenia in the scope of SES/DF. Conclusion: The worldwide increase in the number of elderly people and the consequent impact on public health costs show the importance of identifying strategies for screening, prevention and treatment of diseases and disorders related to the aging process. BPH is one of the most common clinical conditions affecting the elderly, and sarcopenia is a cause of unfavorable outcomes in the health of the elderly. Considering the impact of these affects on the health and quality of life of the longevity and the tendency to increase their prevalence in these individuals, it becomes important to know, to investigate, to treat and to prevent such occurrences. Therefore, the important role of nutrition and physical activity is highlighted, presenting great potential for modifying this reality. Such findings will support actions and behaviors of managers and health professionals of this secretariat, assisting in clinical practice and in the elaboration of strategies for an active and healthy aging.