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The role of primary attention in health on the constitution of the network care in mental health
O papel da atenção primária de saúde na constituição das redes de cuidado em saúde mental
El papel de la atención primaria en la constitución de la red de atención en salud mental
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Abstract
Objective: To characterize the mental health practices and care strategies developed by primary care teams in an urban area from Pesqueira/PE, Brazil. Methods: A descriptive exploratory study with a qualitative approach, developed through semi-structured interviews with health professionals and us... view more
Objective: To characterize the mental health practices and care strategies developed by primary care teams in an urban area from Pesqueira/PE, Brazil. Methods: A descriptive exploratory study with a qualitative approach, developed through semi-structured interviews with health professionals and users of primary care network. Research protocol approved by CONEP with CAAE No 33110114.5.0000.5203. Results: Users with mental disorders and/or mental suffering are mainly attended in familiar and basic health units, and then referred to the Psychosocial Care Center (CAPS). Strategies and care practices in mental health vary according to the experience of each professional, and are centered on the medical consultation, prescription and medication control. Conclusion: Due to the recent implementation of CAPS, the psychosocial attention network of the municipality has structural and network problems between the different points of care, such as the difficulty of establishing a reference and counter-referralflow.... view less
Classification
Health Policy
Free Keywords
Mental Health; Standard of Care; Primary Health Care; Delivery of Health Care
Document language
English
Publication Year
2017
Page/Pages
p. 659-668
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 9 (2017) 3
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2017.v9i3.659-668
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed