Potential of group interventions in Psychosocial Care Centers for Alcohol and Drugs

Abstract

Objective

to analyze the potential of group interventions in Psychosocial Care Centers for Alcohol and Drugs from the perspective of professionals.

Method

intervention-research of qualitative approach. Thirty mental health professionals from four Psychosocial Care Centers for Alcohol and Drugs in the central region of Brazil participated. The data was collected through self-applied instruments and conversation rounds with a semi-structured script. For data analysis, we used Content Analysis, Thematic modality, with the help of the ATLAS.ti software.

Results

the thematic category Potential of group interventions contemplated four subcategories that approached aspects related to the physical structure, material resources, user aspects, professionals and work processes.

Final considerations and implications for practice

the power of the practice with groups was present in much of the care in the services researched with the identification of numerous therapeutic factors for users. The interventions increased the fluidity of the work processes, which is why they need to be more widespread and implemented by multidisciplinary teams in mental health services.

Keywords:
Mental Health Assistance; Patient Care Team; Group Processes; Mental Health; Drug Users