Life cycle phases: Literature review and new classification proposal for application in healthcare

ABSTRACT Introduction: Although uncommon in dentistry, the concept of the life cycle holds great importance for dental professionals in identifying crucial intervention opportunities and determining the optimal timing for treatments and procedures. Objective: To carry out a review of the literature...

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Published in:Dental press journal of orthodontics 2023, Vol.28 (5), p.e23spe5-e23spe5
Main Authors: MENEZES, Luciane Macedo de, NEVES, Bruno Moreira das, MOTTA, Bruna Barnard, AZEREDO, Fabiane, QUINTÃO, Cátia Cardoso Abdo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age group
Age groups
Aging
Breastfeeding & lactation
Child development
Classification
DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE
Labor market
Life cycle
Life cycle stages
Literature reviews
Medical personnel
Orthodontics
Puberty
Special
Weaning
Young adults
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Summary:ABSTRACT Introduction: Although uncommon in dentistry, the concept of the life cycle holds great importance for dental professionals in identifying crucial intervention opportunities and determining the optimal timing for treatments and procedures. Objective: To carry out a review of the literature on life cycle classifications and their distinct phases, evaluating their applicability in healthcare. Methods: A literature review was performed, searching for articles in PubMed, SciELO, National Health Library (BvB), and Google Scholar databases, as well as relevant books. The keywords “life cycle,” “life stages,” “human development,” “age groups,” and “biological age” were used. Relevant articles were selected by analyzing their titles and abstracts, and read in full to confirm their inclusion in the research. Results: Nine distinct life cycle classifications were found, each with unique criteria. Conclusion: Based on the comprehensive literature review, a novel classification was proposed (The 10-phase Life Cycle), which encompasses dental, growth, physiological aging, sociocultural, and behavioral characteristics, aiming to enhance communication among healthcare professionals, particularly those engaged in the growth, development, and aging processes of human beings. RESUMO Introdução: Embora incomum na Odontologia, o conceito de ciclo vital é de grande importância para ajudar os profissionais dessa área a identificar oportunidades cruciais para intervenções e para determinar o momento ideal para tratamentos e procedimentos. Objetivo: Realizar uma revisão da literatura sobre as classificações do ciclo vital e suas distintas fases, avaliando sua aplicabilidade na área da saúde. Métodos: Foi realizada uma revisão da literatura, buscando artigos nas bases de dados PubMed, SciELO, Biblioteca Nacional de Saúde (BvB) e Google Acadêmico; além de livros relevantes. Foram utilizadas as palavras-chave “ciclo vital”, “estágios de vida”, “desenvolvimento humano”, “faixas etárias” e “idade biológica”. Os artigos relevantes foram selecionados por meio da análise de seus títulos e resumos e lidos na íntegra para confirmar sua inclusão na pesquisa. Resultados: Nove classificações distintas de ciclo vital foram encontradas, cada uma com critérios únicos. Conclusão: Com base nessa revisão abrangente da literatura, é proposta uma nova classificação (o ciclo vital de 10 fases) que engloba características dentárias, de crescimento, envelhecimento fisiológico, socioculturais e
ISSN:2176-9451
2177-6709
2177-6709
DOI:10.1590/2177-6709.28.5.e23spe5