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Caring for crack users: strategies and work practices in the territory
Aline Basso da Silva1, Leandro Barbosa Pinho1, Agnes Olschowsky1
1Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS). Escola de Enfermagem. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem. Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil.
Revista Gaucha De Enfermagem
|April 6, 2017
Summary
Psychosocial care professionals in Brazil utilize strategies like home visits and extended clinics for crack cocaine users. This territorial approach prioritizes the user's social and cultural context for effective mental healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Mental Healthcare
- Substance Abuse Treatment
Background:
- Crack cocaine use presents significant public health challenges in Brazil.
- The Centre of Psychosocial Care for Alcohol and Other Drugs (CAPS AD) network aims to provide specialized care for substance users.
- Understanding effective care strategies is crucial for improving treatment outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the care strategies employed by a Centre of Psychosocial Care for Alcohol and Other Drugs (CAPS AD) for crack cocaine users in Brazil.
- To gain insights into the perspectives of healthcare professionals regarding these strategies.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative descriptive study was conducted.
- Data were gathered through interviews with eight healthcare professionals at a CAPS AD.
- Thematic analysis was applied to interpret the interview data.
Main Results:
- Key care strategies identified include itinerant teams, home visits, and the extended clinic model.
- Professionals emphasized the importance of the "work territory" being the professional's home.
- These strategies facilitate a more integrated approach to user care.
Conclusions:
- Territorial care represents an innovative approach in mental healthcare for substance users.
- This model allows for care that is sensitive to the user's social, cultural, and historical context.
- It enhances the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for crack cocaine users.