Ressignificação das práticas em saúde às pessoas com transtorno mental: perspectiva de trabalhadores

Abstract

The objective was to reflect with the workers about the care of people with mental disorders, residents of a long-stay institution of a county in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; and analyze how these spaces for reflection helped the workers in their health practices. Qualitative, exploratory and descriptive study, carried out through conversation wheel, recorded audio, which were developed in four meetings with the participation of 13 professionals. Data were collected in October and analyzed by means of operative proposal of Minayo. There were two themes: a Reinterpretation of professional practice; and interpersonal relations in the workplace. The survey results brought changes in professional practice related to autonomy, the actions of the professionals in users, the professional increase of reference and management during physical restraints, as well as interpersonal relationships between professionals and professional users. We conclude that the study provided an opportunity to workers a space for reflection and awareness regarding the professional practice related to persons with mental disorder.