scholarly journals Razões que levam os pacientes com tuberculose a abandonarem o tratamento: perspectivas do enfermeiro

2019 ◽  
Vol 87 (25) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirian Adriana Sackser ◽  
Anelise Miritz Borges
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Santa Cruz ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Recursos Humanos ◽  
One Year ◽  
Basic Health Units

Objetivo: Identificar os motivos que levam os pacientes a desistir do tratamento da tuberculose no município de SantaCruz do Sul, a partir da visão dos enfermeiros que atuam em unidades de atenção primária de saúde. Metodologia: Tratase de uma pesquisa descritiva, exploratória, com delineamento qualitativo, realizada em cinco Unidades Básicas de Saúde(UBS) e cinco Estratégias de Saúde da Família (ESF) vinculadas ao município de Santa Cruz do Sul/Rio Grande do Sul. Paraa coleta de dados foi realizada entrevista, utilizando um questionário semiestruturado, gravado, aplicado individualmente.A Análise foi conduzida pela análise de Conteúdo, temática de Bardin 2011. Principais resultados: Foram 10 enfermeirasentrevistadas, metade possuía menos de um ano de experiência na unidade, referiram dificuldades no manejo dos sintomáticos respiratórios como a falta de tempo, recursos humanos e dificuldades de envolver o usuário no tratamento. Naperspectiva das enfermeiras entre os motivos envolvidos no abandono, estão o tempo terapêutico elevado, fatores sociais,e os efeitos colaterais dos medicamentos. Conclusão: A qualificação contínua da equipe sobre o manejo frente a doença,fortalece a assistência em saúde, tornando o usuário mais seguro quanto ao seu autocuidado, reduzindo as chances deabandono do tratamento.Descritores: Tuberculose; Enfermagem; Saúde coletiva; Pacientes desistentes do tratamento Objective: To identify the reasons that lead patients to give up tuberculosis treatment in the municipality of Santa Cruzdo Sul, based on the view of nurses working in primary health care units. Methodology: This is a descriptive, exploratory,qualitative study, carried out in five Basic Health Units (UBS in Portuguese) and five Family Health Strategies (ESF in Portuguese) linked to the municipality of Santa Cruz do Sul/Rio Grande do Sul. For the data collection, an interview was conducted using a semi-structured, recorded questionnaire, applied individually. The analysis was conducted by the analysis ofthe thematic content of Bardin 2011. Main results: Ten nurses were interviewed and half of them had less than one year ofexperience in the unit, they reported difficulties in the management of respiratory symptoms such as lack of time, humanresources and difficulties to involve the user in the treatment. From the perspective of nurses between the reasons involved in the abandonment, are the high therapeutic time, social factors, and the side effects of the medications. Conclusion:Continuous qualification of staff on the front handling the disease, strengthens health care, making the user more secureabout their self-care, reducing the chances of noncompliance.Keywords: Tuberculosis; Nursing; Public Health; Patient Dropouts

scholarly journals PERFIL DOS PROFISSIONAIS DA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE, VINCULADOS AO CURSO DE ESPECIALIZAÇÃO EM SAÚDE DA FAMÍLIA UNA-SUS NO RIO GRANDE DO SUL

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 04
Author(s):  
Giovani Sturmer ◽  
Maria Eugênia Bresolin Pinto ◽  
Monica Maria Celestina de Oliveira ◽  
Alessandra Dahmer ◽  
Airton Tetelbom Stein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Structure ◽  
Health Unit ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Health

No Brasil, a Atenção Primária em Saúde (APS) é porta de entrada no serviço de saúde do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). A rede é constituída por unidades de saúde onde profissionais preparados para atuar na prevenção e manutenção da saúde da comunidade buscam atender às necessidades locais de forma equitativa, eficaz e precisa. O objetivo deste estudo é descrever o perfil dos profissionais da APS, vinculados a Especialização em Saúde da Família – UNA-SUS UFCSPA. Foi realizado um estudo transversal com profissionais da saúde não participantes do Programa Mais Médicos, que atuam na APS no Rio Grande do Sul vinculados ao curso, entre 2011 e 2013, para observar as características dos profissionais e o seu vínculo com o trabalho. Entre os 277 avaliados, a maioria são mulheres, enfermeiras, com média de 35 anos, formadas a menos de 10 anos, 88% trabalham em ESF, e 73,1% participam de equipes de saúde bucal. A pós-graduação concluída direcionada para APS foi observada em 30% dos profissionais; e 56,3% estavam no primeiro trabalho em APS, com media de 4,5 anos de atuação; 40,4% tinham outra atividade remunerada (77% médicos). Observou-se que 59% estavam satisfeitos com o tipo de vínculo, e entre a maioria foi observada a satisfação com as condições gerais de trabalho (58,1%), com a estrutura física e com os equipamentos das unidades (58,3%). Observaram-se profissionais com menor idade e pouca especialidade na área, entretanto, todos eles buscando aprimoramento através da Especialização para melhorar sua atuação na APS.Palavras-chave: Atenção Primária à Saúde. Saúde da Família. Profissionais da Saúde.ABSTRACTIn Brazil Primary Health Care (PHC) is the gateway to health service of the Unified Health System. The network consists of health unit where professionals seek to meet local needs fairly and effectively, and it must rely on trained professionals to work in community health prevention and maintenance. The aim of this study is to describe the profile of PHC professionals who are linked to UNA-SUS–UFCSPA’s Specialization Program in Family Health. A cross-sectional study with health professionals who work in PHC in Rio Grande do Sul and were linked to the program between 2011 and 2013 was conducted to observe the characteristics of professionals and their relationship with work. Among the participants (277), the majority are women, nurses with an average of 35 years, professionals for less than 10 years, 88% work in FHS, and 73.1% with oral health team. The completed a graduate degree focused on PHC was observed in 30% of the professionals; 56.3% were working their first job in PHC, with a median of 4.5 years of operation; and 40.4% engaged in another paid activity (77% physicians). It was observed that 59% were satisfied with their type of employment, and most participants showed to be satisfied with their general working conditions (58.1%) and the physical structure and equipment of the health unit (58.3%). Younger professionals and with little expertise in the area were observed, however all of them were seeking development through Specialization to improve their performance in PHC.Keywords: Primary Health Care. Family Health. Health Personnel.

scholarly journals DESAFIOS DA GESTÃO DO CUIDADO NA ATENÇÃO BÁSICA: PERSPECTIVA DA EQUIPE DE ENFERMAGEM

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Soder ◽  
Isabel Cristine Oliveira ◽  
Luiz Anildo Anacleto Da Silva ◽  
José Luís Guedes Santos ◽  
Caroline Cechinel Peiter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Public Management ◽  
Care Management ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Management Actions ◽  
Primary Health

Objetivo: Analisar os desafios da gestão do cuidado na atenção básica a partir da perspectiva da equipe de enfermagem. Método: Estudo descritivo-exploratório de abordagem qualitativa. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas com 20 profissionais de enfermagem da Estratégia Saúde da Família de municípios do interior do Rio Grande do Sul e analisados mediante técnica de análise de conteúdo. Resultados: Apresentam-se três categorias: Morosidade da gestão pública; Sobrecarga de trabalho; e, Fragmentação e descontinuidade da assistência. Conclusão: Os desafios apresentados podem ser propulsores de mudanças, por meio de ações de gestão planejada desenvolvidas coletivamente, conforme a realidade de cada cenário.Descritores: Organização e Administração; Gestão em Saúde; Atenção Primária à Saúde; Enfermagem de Atenção Primária; Estratégia Saúde da Família.CHALLENGES FOR THE CARE MANAGEMENT IN PRIMARY HEALT H CARE: PERSPECTIVE OF THE NURSING TEAMObjective: To analyze the challenges for the care management in primary health care from the perspective of the nursing team.Method: Descriptive-exploratory study of a qualitative approach. Data were collected through interviews with 20 nursing professionals from the Family Health Strategy of municipalities in the interior of Rio Grande do Sul and analyzed using a content analysis technique.Results: Three categories are presented: Morosity of public management; Work overload; and, Fragmentation and discontinuance of assistance. Conclusion: The challenges presented can be drivers of change, through planned management actions developed collectively, according to the reality of each scenario.Descriptors: Organization and Administration; Health Management; Primary Health Care; Primary Care Nursing; Family Health Strategy.DESAFÍOS DE LA GESTI ÓN DEL CUIDADO EN LA ATEN CIÓN BÁSICA: PERSPECTIVA DEL EQUIPO DE ENFERMERÍAObjetivo: Analizar los desafíos de la gestión del cuidado en la atención básica desde la perspectiva del equipo de enfermería. Metodologia: Estudio descriptivo-exploratorio de abordaje cualitativo. Los datos fueron recolectados por medio de entrevistas con 20 profesionales de enfermería de la Estrategia Salud de la Familia de municipios del interior de Rio Grande do Sul y analizados mediante técnica de análisis de contenido.Resultados: Se presentan tres categorías: Morosidad de la gestión pública; Sobrecarga de trabajo; y, Fragmentación y discontinuidad de la asistencia.Conclusión: Los desafíos presentados pueden ser propulsores de cambios, a través de acciones de gestión planificada desarrolladas colectivamente, conforme a la realidad de cada escenario.Descriptores: Organización y Administración; Gestión en Salud; Atención Primaria de Salud; Enfermería de Atención Primaria; Estrategia de Salud Familiar.

scholarly journals Cohort study of ageing from Bagé (SIGa-Bagé), Brazil: profile and methodology

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaine Thumé ◽  
Marciane Kessler ◽  
Karla P. Machado ◽  
Bruno P. Nunes ◽  
Pamela M. Volz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Cognitive Testing ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background The Bagé Cohort Study of Ageing is a population-based cohort study that has recently completed the first follow-up of a representative sample of older adults from Bagé, a city with more than 100,000 inhabitants located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. This is one of the first longitudinal studies to assess the impact of primary health care coverage on health conditions and inequalities. Our aim is to investigate the prevalence, incidence and trends of risk factors, health behaviours, social relationships, non-communicable diseases, geriatric diseases and disorders, hospitalisation, self-perceived health, and all-cause and specific-cause mortality. In addition, we aim to evaluate socioeconomic and health inequalities and the impact of primary health care on the outcomes under study. Methods/design The study covers participants aged 60 or over, selected by probabilistic (representative) sampling of the urban area of the city of Bagé, which is covered by Primary Health Care Services. The baseline examination included 1593 older adults and was conducted from July 2008 to November 2008. After eight to nine years (2016/2017), the first follow-up was conducted from September 2016 to August 2017. All participants underwent an extensive core assessment programme including structured interviews, questionnaires, cognitive testing (baseline and follow-up), physical examinations and anthropometric measurements (follow-up). Results Of the original participants, 1395 (87.6%) were located for follow-up: 757 elderly individuals (47.5%) were re-interviewed, but losses in data transfer occurred for 22. The remaining 638 (40.1%) had died. In addition, we had 81 (5.1%) refusals and 117 (7.3%) losses. Among the 1373 older adults who were followed down, there was a higher proportion of female interviewees (p=0.042) and a higher proportion of male deaths (p=0.001) in 2016/2017. There were no differences in losses and refusals according to gender (p=0.102). There was a difference in average age between the interviewees (68.8 years; SD ±6.5) and non-interviewees (73.2 years; SD ±9.0) (p<0.001). Data are available at the Department of Social Medicine in Federal University of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, for any collaboration.

scholarly journals COMBINING VARIOUS FORMS OF TREATMENT TO HEALTH: A STUDY OF ELDERLY IN PRIMARY CARE

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciane Paula Batista Araújo de Oliveira ◽  
Sílvia Maria Azevedo dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Santa Cruz ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Concurrent Use ◽  
The Subject

ABSTRACT The study aimed to analyze the contextual conditions that influence the use of medications in elderly assisted in primary health care. Qualitative study with contribution of Grounded Theory, held in Santa Cruz, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, where 30 elderly patients on medications were interviewed . Data were coded and a model consisting of nine categories was generated. The two categories that explain the contextual conditions of the phenomenon are, Interacting with the support network and The concurrent use of medicines, teas, home remedies and faith, but only the latter is the subject of discussion in this article. To accommodate various treatments, the elderly tried to understand and compare their functions and exercise the faith in God. The act of reconciling different treatments is part of contextual conditions that influence the phenomenon studied, creating a set of circumstances to which these seniors accounted seeking strategies to deal with drug use in daily life.

scholarly journals PANDEMIA DE COVID-19 E PROMOÇÃO DA SAÚDE DO IDOSO NA PERSPECTIVA DE TRABALHADORES DA SAÚDE

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 199
Author(s):  
Xavéle Braatz Petermann ◽  
Sheila Kocourek
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
The Impact

Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar a influência da pandemia de COVID-19 na promoção da saúde do idoso na perspectiva de trabalhadores da saúde da atenção primária. Trata de um estudo de caso, transversal e qualitativo desenvolvido em um município de pequeno porte do interior do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Participaram sete trabalhadores, sendo a amostra intencional, por conveniência e saturação. Os dados foram coletados mediante grupo focal e entrevistais individuais e analisados por meio da análise temática. As categorias que denotaram a influência da pandemia de COVID-19 na promoção da saúde do idoso compreenderam o distanciamento da rede de suporte social e a rede de apoio familiar. Os resultados encontrados retrataram o impacto da pandemia na vida dos idosos, em especial na saúde mental e emocional, sendo necessárias diretrizes de continuidade das ações de promoção da saúde.PANDEMIC OF COVID-19 AND HEALTH PROMOTION OF THE ELDERLY FROM THE HEALTH WORKERS PERSPECTIVEAbstractThis study aimed to analyze the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on the promotion of elderly health from the perspective of primary health care workers. This is a case study, cross-sectional and qualitative developed in a small city in the interior of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Seven workers participated, the sample being intentional, for convenience and saturation. Data were collected through a focus group and individual interviews and analyzed through thematic analysis. The categories that denoted the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic in promoting the health of the elderly included the distance from the social support network and the family support network. The results found portrayed the impact of the pandemic on the lives of the elderly, especially on mental and emotional health, requiring guidelines for the continuity of health promotion actions.Keywords: Health Promotion. Elderly. COVID-19. Health worker. Primary Health Care.

scholarly journals Promoção da saúde articulada aos determinantes sociais: possibilidade para a equidade

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 943
Author(s):  
Daniella Santos Figueredo ◽  
Ivonete Teresinha Schulter Buss Heidemann ◽  
Gisele Cristina Manfrini Fernandes ◽  
Aline Megumi Arakawa-Belaunde ◽  
Lays Souza De Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Recursos Humanos

RESUMO Objetivo: conhecer as práticas de promoção da saúde articuladas aos determinantes sociais e desenvolvidas por profissionais da Atenção Primária à Saúde. Método: trata-se de estudo qualitativo, descritivo, exploratório. Realizaram-se 19 entrevistas semiestruturadas com profissionais de saúde inseridos em duas Unidades Básicas de Saúde. Avaliaram-se os dados a partir da técnica de Análise de Conteúdo na modalidade Análise Temática. Resultados: desenvolvem-se as práticas de Promoção da Saúde, em sua maioria, em grupos de educação em saúde, com orientações sobre mudança de estilo de vida durante as consultas agendadas. Apontaram-se, como potencialidades, o adequado processo de trabalho das equipes de saúde, o apoio e o incentivo da gestão atual e o vínculo com a comunidade. Citaram-se, como principais desafios, a demanda excessiva de usuários para consultas individuais e a falta de recursos humanos, apontando algumas fragilidades da gestão. Conclusão: ressalta-se a pertinência da Promoção da Saúde na Atenção Primária como forma de cuidado e autonomia do indivíduo e da comunidade, considerando os determinantes sociais, mas requerendo investimentos na educação permanente frente aos desafios apontados. Descritores: Promoção da Saúde; Estratégia Saúde da Família; Determinantes Sociais da Saúde; Atenção Primária à Saúde; Enfermagem; Equidade em Saúde.ABSTRACT Objective: to know the practices of health promotion articulated to social determinants and developed by Primary Health Care professionals. Method: this is a qualitative, descriptive, exploratory study. Nineteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with health professionals enrolled in two Basic Health Units. Data were evaluated using the Content Analysis technique in the Thematic Analysis modality. Results: health promotion practices are developed, mostly in health education groups, with orientations on lifestyle changes during the scheduled consultations. As potentialities, the adequate work process of the health teams, the support and the incentive of the current management and the bond with the community were pointed out. The main challenges were the excessive user demand for individual consultations and the lack of human resources, pointing out some management weaknesses. Conclusion: the relevance of Health Promotion in Primary Care as a form of care and autonomy of the individual and of the community, considering the social determinants, but requiring investments in the permanent education facing the challenges pointed out. Descriptors: Health Promotion; Family Health Strategy; Social Determinants of Health; Primary Health Care; Nursing; Equity in Health.RESUMEN Objetivo: conocer las prácticas de promoción de la salud articuladas a los determinantes sociales y desarrolladas por profesionales de la Atención Primaria a la Salud. Método: se trata de un estudio cualitativo, descriptivo, exploratorio. Se realizaron 19 entrevistas semiestructuradas con profesionales de salud insertados en dos Unidades Básicas de Salud. Se evaluaron los datos a partir de la técnica de Análisis de Contenido en la modalidad Análisis Temático. Resultados: se desarrollan las prácticas de Promoción de la Salud, en su mayoría, en grupos de educación en salud, con orientaciones sobre cambio de estilo de vida durante las consultas programadas. Se señalaron, como potencialidades, el adecuado proceso de trabajo de los equipos de salud, el apoyo y el incentivo de la gestión actual y el vínculo con la comunidad. Se citaron, como principales desafíos, la demanda excesiva de usuarios para consultas individuales y la falta de recursos humanos, apuntando algunas debilidades de la gestión. Conclusión: se resalta la pertinencia de la Promoción de la Salud en la Atención Primaria como forma de cuidado y autonomía del individuo y de la comunidad, considerando los determinantes sociales, pero requiriendo inversiones en la educación permanente frente a los desafíos señalados. Descriptores: Promoción de la Salud, Estrategia de la Salud Familiar; Determinantes Sociales de la Salud; Enfermería; Equidad en Salud.

scholarly journals Matrix support in mental health in Primary Health Care: Barriers and facilitating factors

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 499-511 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice HIRDES ◽  
Maira Kelly Rosa da SILVA
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Porto Alegre ◽  
Health Care Barriers ◽  
Facilitating Factors ◽  
Primary Health

Abstract O artigo discute as barreiras e os fatores facilitadores à descentralização em saúde mental por meio do apoio matricial. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, realizada com apoiadores matriciais ‒ psicólogos e psiquiatras da região metropolitana de Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Os resultados evidenciam como obstáculos ao apoio matricial a não validação plena da gestão; a sobreposição das questões políticas em detrimento das técnicas; a incongruência entre os valores institucionais e os profissionais; as diferentes configurações da rede em Unidades de Saúde tradicionais e Unidades de Saúde da Família, que demandam arranjos organizacionais diferentes. Dentre os fatores facilitadores, evidenciam-se as relações personalizadas entre os apoiadores e os profissionais de referência, a disponibilidade, o comprometimento, a comunicação fluida, a corresponsabilização e a sistematicidade dos encontros. Conclui-se que, apesar dos diferentes obstáculos, a manutenção do apoio matricial decorre essencialmente da motivação dos apoiadores à descentralização em saúde mental.

scholarly journals Moral sensitivity in Primary Health Care nurses

2017 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 308-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlise Rigon Dalla Nora ◽  
Elma Lourdes Campos Pavone Zoboli ◽  
Margarida M Vieira
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Moral Sensitivity ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Interpersonal Orientation ◽  
Primary Health Care Nurses ◽  
Descriptive Statistical Analysis

ABSTRACT Objective: to characterize the profile and describe the moral sensitivity of primary health care nurses. Method: this is a quantitative, transversal, exploratory, descriptive study. The data were collected through the Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire translated and adapted to Brazil. 100 primary health care nurses participated, from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The data collection took place during the months of March and July 2016, in an online form. The analysis of the data occurred through descriptive statistical analysis. Results: the nurses had an average moral sensitivity of 4.5 (out of 7). The dimensions with the greatest moral sensitivity were: interpersonal orientation, professional knowledge, moral conflict and moral meaning. Conclusion: the nurses of Rio Grande do Sul have a moderate moral sensitivity, which may contribute to a lower quality in Primary Health Care.

scholarly journals Assessing the care of children under one year old in Primary Health Care

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 554-561 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Cândida de Carvalho Furtado ◽  
Janaina Carvalho Braz ◽  
Juliana Coelho Pina ◽  
Débora Falleiros de Mello ◽  
Regina Aparecida Garcia de Lima
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Health Care Team ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Care Assessment ◽  
One Year ◽  
Primary Care Assessment Tool

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the presence and extent of Primary Health Care attributes and the strength of affiliation of children under one year old in a Family Health Unit. METHOD: cross-sectional, descriptive study conducted between October 25, 2010 and May 14, 2011 with 44 mothers, using the Primary Care Assessment Tool to collect data. Data were analyzed by calculating the Essential Primary Health Care and General Primary Health Care scores. RESULTS: mothers recognized and experienced aspects of accessibility, comprehensive care and coordination of care, as well as community guidance, marked by a concern and involvement on the part of the health team in the children's care, their families and community. CONCLUSION: The Primary Health Care team makes efforts to approach the community and meet their health needs, seeking instruments that aid the promotion of qualified care to children.

scholarly journals Evaluation of at-risk infant care: comparison between models of primary health care

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
pp. 98
Author(s):  
Alessandra Giannella Samelli ◽  
Gislene Andrade Tomazelli ◽  
Maria Helena Morgani de Almeida ◽  
Fátima Corrêa Oliver ◽  
Silmara Rondon-Melo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Western Region ◽  
Basic Health ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Health Strategy ◽  
Family Health Strategy ◽  
Basic Health Units

OBJECTIVES: To analyze the health care network for at-risk infants in the western region of the city of São Paulo, with the primary health care as coordinator, and to compare the presence and extension of attributes of primary health care in the services provided, according to the service management model (Family Health Strategy and traditional basic health units). METHODS: A survey was conducted with all at-risk infants born in the western region of São Paulo between 2013 and 2014. The children were then actively searched for a later application of the PCATool – child version. The total of 233 children were located in the territory; 113 guardians agreed to participate, and 81 composed the final sample. RESULTS: Regarding the results of PCATool for overall and essential scores, the units with Family Health Strategy were better evaluated by users, when compared with traditional basic health units, showing a statistically significant difference. However, these scores were low for both management models. Regarding attributes, the Family Health Strategy presented better performance compared with traditional basic health units for most of them, except for coordination of information systems. Of ten assessed attributes, seven reached values ≥6.6 for Family Health Strategy and two for the traditional basic health unit. CONCLUSIONS: Regardless of the type of management model, low overall and essential scores were found, indicating that guardians of at-risk infants rated some attributes as unsatisfactory, with emphasis on accessibility, integrality and family guidance. Such a performance may have negative consequences for the quality and integrality of these infants’ health care.

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