Permanent education in everyday of family health teams: utopia, intention or reality?

Abstract

Objective: To discuss the meanings of Permanent Education in Health in the work of the Family Health teams in Senhor do Bonfim/BA, and its articulation theory vs. practice. Method: Qualitative research of critical reflective approach, semi-structured interviews, and systematic observations of the work of 11 workers of Primary Care and 5 managers of the local municipality’s Department of Health were held. To analyze the data, we used the content analysis technique. Results: The results show a conflict between the theory and practice of Permanent Education, in which converge concepts and practices that are close to the continuing education and health education. Conclusion: The surveyed primary care staff were confused or unaware of the concept and of the development of the practice of Continuing Education.