This study is characterized by bibliographical research of life quality, undertaken the BDENF and LILACS databases, at the BIREME Virtual Library. Nursing magazines rated as B and C international and B national were also researched by QUALIS/CAPES. The results obtained indicated that the production of knowledge on the topic being discussed is limited to situations of health problems, especially in specific groups. The production is still restricted to graduate courses, which limits the circulation among its peers.
life quality; life style; tendencies
