Interpersonal relationships in work of multiprofessional team of family health unit

Abstract

Objective: To learn the interpersonal relationships established by the multidisciplinary team in a Family Health Unit. Method: It is a qualitative, descriptive and exploratory study in a basic health unit located in a large city in southern Rio Grande do Sul. Participants were seven professionals of the staff, whose data were collected through semi-structured interviews and then treated by thematic analysis. Results: Three themes emerged in which it was revealed the fragility of interpersonal relationships in the study unit. Thus, some strategic aspects were listed for the consolidation of healthy interpersonal relationships as the proposal of a dialogical work environment and availability of spaces for discussions and team meetings, reflecting the improvement of health care to the described population. Conclusion: This study evidences the relevance of giving emphasis on interpersonal relationships and subjectivities of professionals in the labor process.