O tratamento em um centro de atenção psicossocial à luz do dispositivo “Projeto Terapêutico Singular”

Abstract

This study analyzed the construction of the Singular Therapeutic Project of users of a Psychosocial Care Centre (CAPS) in the city of Santa Maria. It is a qualitative research, carried out with ten users of the service, throughout 2015. Information was produced based on the focal group technique. Information analysis was based on hermeneutics. Results highlight the importance of the reference work regarding the organization of the mental health care, since it is based on the bond among users and workers. Moreover, the CAPS service was perceived as an effective device of care by the participants, although the Singular Therapeutic Plan that guides the treatment presents important limitations, restricting the insertion of users in the activities of the service. Final considerations convey that such research may subsidize workers and managers, as regards improvement of quality of care offered in mental health.