Evaluation of the implementation of a Psychosocial Care Center in Pernambuco, Brazil

ABSTRACT

The study aimed to evaluate the implementation of the Psychosocial Care Center II (Caps II) in a municipality in the state of Pernambuco. It is an evaluative research, of implementation analysis, relating the variation of the degree of implementation of the Caps on the observed effects. Logic model of intervention and matrix of indicators and judgment were elaborated. Individual interviews, direct observation and analysis of records and documents were carried out. Structure and process indicators were considered to analyze the degree of implementation, which is related to the result indicators. The service was classified as partially implemented (74.4%), with a 68.0% degree of implementation in the structure dimension and 80.9% in the process dimension, classified as partially implemented and implemented, respectively. The health care and mobilization and health education components were considered partially implemented, while the management component was considered implemented. The result indicators showed consistency with the degree of implementation, especially in relation to the process. Even though the Caps structure has some deficiencies, they did not have a direct influence on the achievement of results. It was concluded that the Caps is an important equipment for the local network, but it needs to overcome structural challenges in order to contribute to the strategic articulation of the municipality’s mental health policy.

KEYWORDS
Mental health; Mental health services; Health evaluation; Evaluation of health services