A importância da inserção do fisioterapeuta na atenção básica por meio do núcleo de apoio à saúde da família

Abstract

The physiotherapist has highlighted his attention to prevention and education on the user's health, on this, it is very important to highlight his work with the team of the Family Health Strategy, trying to change this user health habits. The aim of this study is to foster discussion on the insertion of the physiotherapist in the primary care team through Health Support Unit of the Family. The study is based on a literature review on the topic in the Scientific Electronic Library Online databases (SCIELO), National Library of Medicine (MEDLINE) and the website of the Ministry of Health using the words: Strategy of the Family Health,Support Center for Family Health, Public Health, Physiotherapy, multidisciplinary team. Based on this study it can be said of the importance of physical therapist in family health, considering its role in the promotion, prevention and health rehabilitation. In this sense, their inclusion in the multidisciplinary team provides an extended user look on their needs. In addition, at the end of this review it highlights that the physiotherapist's performance can also reduce costs and demands in health care and in this respect is expected to provoke reflection of the managers on the performance of this professional.