The Botucatu Physiotherapy services network according to the perception of physicians and nurses
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https://doi.org/10.21527/2176-7114.2020.38.67-77Keywords:
Fisioterapia, Saúde da família, Sistema de saúde, Atenção primária à saúdeAbstract
The aim of this study is to identify the main obstacles in the work process of Primary Health Care (PHC) teams and the contribution of Physical Therapy actions and services to the comprehensive care of users, according to the perception of physicians and nurses in the Health of the Family of Botucatu (SP). A descriptive study with a qualitative approach used a semi-structured questionnaire. The dichotomous responses were analyzed according to the frequency and the answers opened according to the thematic analysis. A total of 28 professionals, mostly female, participated in the study. The results demonstrate the overload of work due to the excess of demand and difficulties in relation to the service itself, to the team and to the municipal management, evidenced that these professionals have knowledge about the performance of Physiotherapy and that there are several demands that need the physical support of the physiotherapist or of referrals to the specialized services of Physical Therapy, as well as understanding the contribution to the resolution of the cases attended in the service and the improvement of the quality of life of the patient. The insertion of the physiotherapist corroborates with the extended clinic as a tool for the care and strengthening of its actions must be in harmony with the needs of the territory and articulated with the staff of the service.
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