Matrix support in mental health in primary health care

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21527/2176-7114.2020.40.199-208

Keywords:

Health evaluation, Mental health, Primary health care

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate matrix support in mental health in primary health care, based on the strengths and weaknesses highlighted by the supporters of a small municipality. Qualitative study, based on the theoretical-methodological framework of the fourth generation assessment, carried out between December 2018 and February 2019, with seven matrix support professionals from a small municipality in Rio Grande do Sul. The supporters highlighted as potentialities of the matrix support work: the sharing of cases; collective and shared work; the availability and accessibility of professionals; building bonds; and the sharing of responsibilities. And weaknesses include transportation, the workload of matrix support, intersectoral relations and resistance to matrix support. When analyzing the potential, it is possible to find issues that leverage the work of matrix support and are fundamental to understanding the reality. Similarly, when observing the weaknesses of matrix support or some unfavorable conditions, these situations also contribute to understanding some aspects of health work. It is necessary to consider these aspects for monitoring and planning matrix support in mental health.

Author Biographies

Guilherme Emanuel Weiss Pinheiro, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

Enfermeiro, Doutor pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Professor de Ensino Básico, Técnico e Tecnológico no Colégio Politécnico da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria.

Luciane Prado Kantorski, Universidade Federal de Pelotas

Enfermeira, Doutora pela Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo, Professora Titular da Faculdade de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Pelotas.

Published

2020-11-04

How to Cite

Pinheiro, G. E. W., & Kantorski, L. P. (2020). Matrix support in mental health in primary health care. Context and Health Journal, 20(40), 199–208. https://doi.org/10.21527/2176-7114.2020.40.199-208

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Section

Enfermagem & suas contribuições para prática