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- Title
Challenges in Primary Care Regarding Children and Adolescents With Chronic Conditions in Brazil.
- Authors
Vaz, Elenice Maria Cecchetti; Collet, Neusa; Cursino, Emília Gallindo; Forte, Franklin Dellano Soares; Santos, Nathanielly Cristina Carvalho de Brito; Reichert, Gabriel Pereira; da Nóbrega, Vanessa Medeiros; Reichert, Altamira Pereira da Silva
- Abstract
The coordination of primary care is pivotal to the management of chronic conditions. However, current systems may not be as efficient or effective as one would hope. This article addresses to the managers and health teams in the primary care setting and their challenges regarding children and adolescents with chronic conditions in Brazil. A qualitative study was conducted with 26 primary care professionals and managers using thematic content analysis. The results showed a scarcity of specialists for referrals and a lack of professional training for dealing with this specific group of patients. It is necessary to improve health information systems to ensure the continuity of care. Current health care of children and adolescents with chronic conditions is neither efficient nor effective. For this type of care to be comprehensive, the health needs of this population must be addressed and the operational structure of the health care network must be strengthened.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; ATTITUDE (Psychology); CHILD care; CHRONIC diseases; CHRONIC diseases in adolescence; CONTENT analysis; INFORMED consent (Medical law); MEDICAL care; MEDICAL quality control; MEDICAL personnel; PRIMARY health care; DISEASE management; QUALITATIVE research; THEMATIC analysis; HUMAN research subjects
- Publication
Qualitative Health Research, 2019, Vol 29, Issue 13, p1978
- ISSN
1049-7323
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/1049732319847961