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- Title
Application of SSM in the Distribution Chain of Antiretroviral Medicines.
- Authors
Sousa da Silva, José Orlando; de Barros Jerônimo, Taciana; de Aquino, Joás Tomaz; Valença de Sousa, Juliana; Coutinho de Melo, Fagner José
- Abstract
Purpose: The paper analyzes the distribution chain of antiretroviral drugs of the HIV/AIDS Program, through the application of Soft Systems Methodology- SSM, from the perspective of the professionals who work in the pharmacy of the university public hospital of high complexity responsible for the logistic coordination of the HIV / AIDS Program at the state level. Design/methodology/approach: To obtain a systemic view of the functioning of the chain and the factors that lead to the rupture of the distribution channel, SSM was used. Findings: The results obtained contribute to understand how complicated the logistics of these drugs are; them propose possible solutions to solved this situation. Research, Practical & Social implications: The study showed the importance of the methodology applied to the organizational reality of a public organization. Originality/value: The research subjects are: (i) four professionals from the HIV / AIDS Program of the hospital under study; (ii) three professionals in the coordination of the Planning of the Acquisition of Medicines and inputs of the HIV / AIDS Program of the State Secretariat of Health of Pernambuco.
- Subjects
RECIFE (Brazil); ANTIRETROVIRAL agents; PUBLIC hospitals; ANTI-HIV agents; AIDS; SOCIAL impact; STATE universities &; colleges; PHARMACY education
- Publication
GESTÃO.Org: Revista Eletrônica de Gestão Organizacional, 2022, Vol 20, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
1679-1827
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.51359/1679-1827.2022.241346