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The work of speech therapists under Support Centers for Family Health (NASF) - specificities of primary care

Abstract:

PURPOSE:

to understand the work of the speech therapist in the Support Center for Family Health, identifying incorporated technologies to the traditional professional work process.

METHODS:

these people are speech therapist of São Paulo / SP Support Center for Family Health team. Through online questionnaire, were raised information about the training and work processes of speech therapist as a supporter in these teams. The quantitative data were analyzed using a Descriptive Statistics and qualitative according to the precepts of Thematic Category Analysis, under the theoretical reference Health Work.

RESULTS:

the work process was characterized from the elements that compose it, and the object of work consists on the Family Health team and the population described, with support and instruments consist on technological tools recommended by the Health Ministry. The conformation team is varied and work organization start on matricial meetings. Their practices involve actions to support assistance, technical and pedagogical actions support, articulations actions of Network and work management actions and the speech therapists have a new knowledge and strategies through the shared work.

CONCLUSION:

on the Primary Care, the performance possibilities can be specific or shared, the knowledge core or in general , the focus depends on the characteristics of territory and availability. The training does not guarantee the necessary skills, with incorporation of new practices from the experiences in service.

Keywords:
Family health; speech therapist , language and hearing sciences; primary health care; professional practice

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