Trauma in the elderly caused by traffic accident: integrative review

Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P
Ana Maria Ribeiro dos SantosMarina Aleixo Diniz

Abstract

To describe the scientific knowledge produced about trauma in the elderly caused by traffic accidents in healthcare area studies. METHODS :Integrative review of studies from 2003 to 2013 searched in LILACS, SciELO, PubMed and CINHAL databases. We used combination of the descriptors injuries, wounds and accidents, in English, Portuguese and Spanish languages. 32 studies were selected. In the thematic analysis, three categories emerged: epidemiological data from traffic accidents involving elderly; traffic accidents with elderly pedestrians; and trauma care in the elderly. We observed increased incidence of trauma in most countries and pedestrians represented a large part of the victims. Among these, the elderly are the most vulnerable group. Studies showed that trauma care in the elderly need protocols and professionals with training in gerontology specialized in trauma care services.

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May 5, 2016·Revista latino-americana de enfermagem·Hilderjane Carla da SilvaRejane Maria Paiva de Menezes

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