The reorganization of the Schistosomiasis Sector of Gastroenterology at UNIFESP started in 1998, when the Nursing Service was implanted. Objective: to develop administrative nursing actions, systematization of care and orientation program for the schistosomic patient. Method: a descriptive study carried out at the Gastroenterology Outclinic, which attends schistosomic patients of different clinical types. Results and Discussion: the reorganization of activities in this Sector resulted in the creation of an organizational structure and the implantation of the nursing visit; creation and distribution of explanatory leaflets and development of the Schistosomiasis Education Program; beginning of the database pilot project with all outpatients and an electronic register of the collection of biologic material. Conclusion: this initiative opens up a new opportunity for nursing actions and contributes to quality improvement in ambulatory care.
schistosomiasis mansoni; ambulatory care; nursing diagnosis; health education
