Keywords
Primary health care
Healthy lifestyle
Adult
Health education
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Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs in preventing neurodegenerative diseases, considering the impact of healthy lifestyle habits among middle-aged adults assisted in primary care. Methods: This is an integrative literature review, conducted in six phases through searches of articles published between 2015 and 2025 in PubMed, BVS, SciELO, and Cochrane Library databases. Fifteen studies were selected following PRISMA guidelines and analyzed according to previously established eligibility criteria. The Jadad scale was used to assess the quality of randomized clinical trials, and the JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist was applied for other studies. Results: Most studies showed that multidimensional educational programs lasting more than 12 months and offering continuous support favored the adoption of healthy lifestyle habits and promoted cognitive function improvements. It was also observed that barriers such as low participant adherence and methodological limitations impacted program effectiveness. Interventions with an integral approach and adaptable strategies to local realities were considered more effective. Final considerations: It is concluded that educational programs applied in primary care are effective in preventing neurodegenerative diseases, although methodological heterogeneity and the need for longer interventions remain as challenges.
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