Knowledge produced on climacteric, family and aging

Abstract

Objective: To examine the knowledge produced on climacterium, family and aging. Method: This integrative literature review used the VHL, Pubmed and Capes Journal Portal databases (2012-2017). Results: 22 articles were selected and analyzed by two categories: The family’s influence on the aging process of women in the climacteric phase, and coping with the climacterium and its physical and psychological disorders. Conclusion: Study of the climacterium needs to go beyond the clinical symptomatology of menopause, with a view to promoting active, healthy aging. The family is an integral part of this process and, accordingly, nurses and other professionals in multidisciplinary teams should include it in the process of learning about, understanding, following up on and curing of transitory symptoms that can affect women in the menopause/climacteric phase.