Health care for older women in Primary Care: scoping review

Abstract This study aims to map the scientific evidence about the healthcare trends of older women in Primary Care. This is a scoping review, which selected eligible studies from the PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus and LILACS databases. Based on the eligibility and selection criteria, 21 studies were mapped. From the evaluation of the trend of scientific production, a predominance of productions aimed at health promotion was identified, involving the practice of physical exercises, minimization of urinary incontinence, reduction of mental illness, improvement of sexual condition, adherence to care and behaviors in chronic non-communicable diseases. The productions aimed at preventing diseases in Primary Care were directed at performing mammography, reducing cervical and colorectal cancers, early identification of diseases, through a comprehensive evaluation and use of a screening tool for osteoporosis. It is noticed that the trend of scientific production related to the health care of older women in Primary Care is highlighted, mainly, in promotion actions related to the practice of physical activity and prevention aimed at breast cancer.