Work process of river family health teams from the perspective of Primary Care managers^*

Proceso laboral de los equipos de salud de la familia fluviales bajo la óptica de los gestores de la Atención Primaria

Abstract

Objective:

To analyze the work process carried out by the river family health strategy teams in a municipality in the Amazon region through the perception of the managers.

Method:

An evaluative study with a qualitative approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with managers of Primary Healthcare, document analysis and participant observation of the work by content analysis.

Results:

Seven managers participated. Two thematic categories stood out: “Knowledge and practices in the work process of river teams” and “Reports of successful practice experiences”.

Conclusion:

Integrated work and team autonomy are present in the work process; successful practices are encouraged, as well as the use of light and hard-light technologies.

Descriptors:
Primary Care Nursing; Health Management; Family Health Strategy; Unified Health System