[Perception of nurses about advantages and constraints of their practice in mental health services]

The study aimed to identify the advantages and constraints in the practices of nurses in Mental Health services. A qualitative descriptive study, was conducted in 22 public mental health services in the state of Goiás, involving 21 nurses as subjects. The evaluation referential of Avedis Donabedian was used for data discussion. Regarding the facilitating aspects, it were cited the availability of physical resources, furniture and materials for the workshops, professional and interpersonal relationships with staff, and coordination with users. Among the constraining aspects also predominated the structure that is offered by the services. It was evident that the structure and interpersonal relations have been conditioning aspects related to the effectiveness of nurses' practice in mental health services within the state of Goiás.