The benefits of physiotherapist in home care for the beed-bed elderly: a integrative review

Abstract

In recent decades, attention focused on health problems related to aging has increased significantly, following the growth in life expectancy at a global level. The option for home physiotherapy is often motivated by factors such as physical-functional disability, bed restrictions or the convenience that this type of care offers. Therefore, this work aims to describe the benefits of physiotherapy in home care for bedridden elderly people, analyzing its contribution to maintaining functionality and preserving the autonomy of these patients. This study used a literature review of a descriptive nature as a research method, in which the search for articles was carried out in the SciELO and PubMed databases. Articles in Portuguese and English that were published between 2019 and 2024 were included. Research that did not meet the recent publication criteria, as well as duplicate articles and those that were not aligned with the scope, were excluded. of the study. Theoretical essays, editorials, letters, reviews and expanded summaries were also discarded, prioritizing scientific works that presented solid and relevant evidence for the investigation in question. Initially, 78 articles were located according to the established criteria and after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria 06 articles were selected to compose this review. The findings show that this type of care not only improves functionality and reduces the need for hospitalizations, but also provides more humanized care that is closer to the individual needs of patients.