Osteoporosis in the Aged Woman: a tracking in the nursing's office

Abstract

Objective: To describe characteristics rose in historical nursing of elderly pointing to osteoporosis and the risk of a same Outreach Program of Nursing, Fluminense Federal University. Results: It was found that 48 (12,4%) of elderly nursing historical records had problems related to osteoporosis, which stimulated the construction of an extension project for osteoporosis prevention and health promotion seeking to minimize the problem. It was used as strategy, consultations, distributing informative folder and stimulate the maintenance of healthy habits. Conclusion: This problem goes beyond individuality to reach the public space. An isolated action reaches only the intended population, but when other institutions are engaging in this care will contribute with their customers, which is reflected in the well-being of the entire community.