Abstract
Objective:
To analyze training in integrated health care for the elderly from the perspective of nursing students.
Method:
A descriptive and exploratory study with a qualitative approach was carried out using the action research method with the participation of 24 nursing students from a university center in Piauí, Brazil. Data were obtained through semi-structured interviews and submitted to content analysis.
Results:
Two thematic categories emerged: Perspectives on aging, violence and sexuality and A holistic approach to the elderly: integrating training and care.
Conclusion:
The perspective of the students on integrated care for the elderly is fragmented, stemming from the limitations of the training process for such care.
Keywords:
Elderly; Nursing; Integrality in Health; Education, Nursing.