Nursing practices in a psychological care center

Area of Science:

• Mental Health Nursing
• Psychosocial Care
• Healthcare Practices

Background:

• Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS) are crucial for community mental health.
• Understanding nursing roles within CAPS is essential for effective patient care.
• Previous research has not fully explored the specific practices of nursing professionals in these settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the diverse practices of nursing professionals within a Psychosocial Care Center (CAPS).
• To evaluate the effectiveness and scope of nursing interventions in a community mental health context.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative and evaluative research utilizing Fourth Generation Assessment.
• Data collected through semi-structured interviews, field observation, and focus groups with healthcare workers.
• Analysis employed the Constant Comparative Method for in-depth understanding.

Main Results:

• Identified nursing practices encompass clinical, social, prevention, and treatment aspects, emphasizing patient-centered care.
• Medication management by nursing promotes patient autonomy and social reintegration.
• A need for improved interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly between nursing and pharmacy, was highlighted.

Conclusions:

• Nursing practices in CAPS are centered on biopsychosocial care, moving beyond disease-focused models.
• The findings support a shift towards holistic care that addresses the individual's social and clinical needs.
• Enhanced interprofessional communication can optimize patient outcomes and care delivery.