Physiological changes in vision during aging: perceptions of older adults and healthcare providers.

Objectives: To identify the physiological changes in older adults' vision during the aging process.

Methods: An exploratory, descriptive study with a qualitative approach was conducted with 20 older adults and six healthcare providers who worked with older adults in João Pessoa, Paraíba (Brazil). The Focus Group Technique was used for data collection, with the collected information subsequently being submitted to Inductive Thematic Analysis using textual analysis software.

Self-efficacy assessment tools for individuals with depression: protocol for a systematic review of the literature.

Introduction: Depression is a common debilitating disease that affects individuals in all age groups. The impact of the diagnosis extends beyond the individual, with negative effects on mental health, physical health and social well-being. Self-efficacy has been referenced as an important aspect to the prognosis of mood disorders by conferring co-responsibility to the affected individual to face his/her health problems.