Internação hospitalar em saúde mental: critérios, desafios e perspectivas

Abstract

Objective: to describe an experience of conducting a conversation with Psychocial Care Network professionals about hospitalization requirements in mental health, and, from there, analyze the challenges and perspectives to qualify referrals for hospitalization. Method: This is an experience report on an educational action through a conversation with health professionals from the mental health network of a municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. This intervention was part of the matrix project entitled: Characteristics of Hospitalization Applications in Mental Health sent to the Regulation System of the regional health coordinator. Results: The experience took place in February 2020 and included 13 health professionals who work in the municipality's RAPS. The theme proposed was: admission criteria and challenges in the RAPS. The most debated topics in the conversation were: Context of hospitalizations in mental health and beds; Criteria for hospitalization in Mental Health. Final Considerations: It is believed that the study gained knowledge for participants who took part in the conversation, because, with the reflections made when seeking more knowledge about the subject, some work processes can be changed, which will bring gains for the care of mental health users.