Aplicação e relevância de instrumento de avaliação multi e interprofissional de usuários com diabetes mellitus: perspectiva do profissional assistente social

Abstract

Objective: to understand which information on living and health conditions is relevant, and to identify the possible contributions that the social worker brings when participating in a shared care strategy in a multiprofessionality and interprofessional consultation in Primary Health Care for users diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus (DM). Methods: This is an exploratory, descriptive, qualitative study, through action research that was developed by residents of the Public Health System specialization, Area of Concentration: Family Health, in a Family Health Strategy - ESF from the municipality of Santa Maria - RS. Data were collected from October to December 2021, with a convenience sample of 10 users, indicated in an active search by Community Health Agents of the ESF. The consultation was developed with the application of an evaluation form built by the researchers, and lasted approximately 1:30 to 2:00 hours. Results: It was possible to carry out the socioeconomic and health characterization of the users assisted; and based on this analysis, provide health promotion and disease prevention guidelines according to the uniqueness of each user, including socioeconomic issues, in addition to the biomedical model. Another relevant result was the perspective of the social worker in the consultation with users diagnosed with DM, in which it was possible to reflect on the importance of this professional in Primary Health Care and their contribution to these users. Final considerations: The socioeconomic and health characterization helped in the professional practice, improving the care of users with a diagnosis of DM, ensuring a comprehensive and quality care. With these consultations, it was possible to demonstrate the importance of a multi and interprofessional work, consisting of several exchanges with qualified professionals, in addition to bringing the relevance of the service care and the perspective of the social worker in this care strategy.