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[Alternative experiences rescuing knowledge for working processes in health].

Ana Karla Sousa de Oliveira¹, Italla Maria Pinheiro Bezerra, Cesar Cavalcanti da Silva

¹Departamento de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal do Piauí, Picos, PI, Brasil. anakarla@ufpi.edu.br

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Nurses and physicians in Brazil's Family Health Strategy (FHS) developed alternative practices to improve healthcare, but these innovations are still in early stages. Continuous critical evaluation is needed to transform healthcare models and address systemic issues.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Nursing Studies
Public Health Policy

Context:

Qualitative study exploring the Family Health Strategy (FHS) in João Pessoa-PB.
Focus on the daily working processes of nurses and physicians.
Investigates challenges and adaptations within primary healthcare settings.

Purpose:

To understand the intricacies of the nursing and physician working process within the FHS.
To identify and analyze alternative strategies and procedures developed by healthcare professionals.
To assess the potential for transforming healthcare delivery through innovative practices.

Summary:

Discourse analysis revealed fragmented working processes among FHS professionals.
Identified alternative strategies signify nascent efforts to challenge hegemonic healthcare models.
Overcoming the invisibility of healthcare workers' knowledge is crucial for service improvement.

Impact:

Alternative strategies are in early developmental stages, requiring further refinement.
Highlights the need for continuous critical examination of healthcare concepts and practices.
Suggests potential pathways for evolving healthcare models towards greater inclusivity and effectiveness.