RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND DEPRESSION IN ELDERLY: AN INTEGRATING REVIEW

Authors

  • Gabriel Augusto Bernardes Mendes Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás
  • Maria Virgínia de Carvalho Universidade Federal de Goiás
  • Antonio Márcio Teodoro Cordeiro Silva Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás
  • Rogério José de Almeida Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13037/ras.vol15n53.4524

Keywords:

Physical activity, depression, elderly, integrative review

Abstract

Introduction: Scientific evidence has shown that population ageing is a reality. The elderly is becoming healthier, productive and practicing physical activity. However, one of the most striking injuries in this population is depression. Objective: This article aims to analyze in a biopsychosocial perspective the relationship between the practice of physical activity and depression in the elderly. Method: This is an integrative review of the scientific literature concerning the relationship between physical activity and depression in the elderly. For the selection of scientific articles, the databases Virtual Health Library, Capes Periodicals and PubMed were consulted. Results: Three categories of the phenomenon emerged and were analyzed: relationship between physical activity and depression in the elderly, biological factors of physical activity and depression in the elderly and group physical activity and depression in the elderly. Conclusion: Evidence has been found that the regular practice of physical activity can improve physical conditioning, hormonal regulation and is an effective alternative for social group living. It is concluded that regular physical exercise in the elderly plays a fundamental role in the prevention and reduction of depressive symptoms.

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Author Biographies

Gabriel Augusto Bernardes Mendes, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás

Biomédico. Graduado pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás (PUC Goiás).

Maria Virgínia de Carvalho, Universidade Federal de Goiás

Psicóloga. Doutora em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG).

Antonio Márcio Teodoro Cordeiro Silva, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás

Biomédico. Doutor em Biologia Celular e Molecular pela Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG). Professor Adjunto do Curso de Medicina e do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Ambientais e Saúde da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás (PUC Goiás).

Rogério José de Almeida, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás

Doutor em Sociologia pela Universidade de Brasília (UnB). Professor Adjunto do Curso de Medicina e do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Ambientais e Saúde da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás (PUC Goiás).

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Published

2017-10-18

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Vol. 15 No. 53 (2017)

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ARTIGOS DE REVISÃO

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