This study introduces a digital diagnostic and monitoring tool for primary healthcare in São Paulo, implemented in 14 healthcare units. It addresses challenges in territory management faced by healthcare professionals. The tool, developed after analyzing existing instruments, improves data reliability, visualization, and work process efficiency. Results suggest successful … [Read more...] about Implementation of a digital tool for population management in Primary Health Care
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Prevalence and factors associated with inadequate work ability among community health workers in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais state, Brazil: a cross-sectional study, 2018
This cross-sectional study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with inadequate work ability among community health workers (CHWs) in Montes Claros, Brazil. Of the 675 CHWs surveyed, 25.8% showed inadequate work ability. Factors such as longer service length, poor health status, depressive symptoms, and voice disorders were associated with this outcome. The … [Read more...] about Prevalence and factors associated with inadequate work ability among community health workers in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais state, Brazil: a cross-sectional study, 2018
Effects of training Community Health Agents on dementia: a quasi-experimental study
This study evaluated the knowledge of Community Health Agents (CHAs) about dementia before and after a training workshop. The workshop aimed to improve their ability to detect signs of the disease. Results showed a significant increase in knowledge scores after the workshop. Continued education for CHAs is essential for early detection of dementia cases in primary care. The … [Read more...] about Effects of training Community Health Agents on dementia: a quasi-experimental study
Primary health care organization in municipalities of São Paulo, Brazil: a model of care aligned with the Brazilian Unified National Health System’s guidelines
This study evaluates the organization of primary health care (PHC) services in São Paulo, Brazil, and its alignment with comprehensive care models. Analysis of 461 municipalities reveals two main groups: homogeneous (with similar service arrangements) and heterogeneous (with varied arrangements). Seven patterns are identified, ranging from traditional to mixed setups. … [Read more...] about Primary health care organization in municipalities of São Paulo, Brazil: a model of care aligned with the Brazilian Unified National Health System’s guidelines
Are community health programmes always benign? Community health worker perceptions and the social construction of users in Brazil’s primary healthcare policy
This study sought to examine how CHWs, while working as links between doctors, nurses, and vulnerable groups, participate in the social construction of citizens in the implementation of Brazil’s primary healthcare policy. The study shows that perceptions of CHWs about vulnerability and agency of health system users, such as judgments about the socioeconomic, cultural and moral … [Read more...] about Are community health programmes always benign? Community health worker perceptions and the social construction of users in Brazil’s primary healthcare policy