Physiotherapy and Support Center for Family Health: knowledge, tools and challenges

DOI: 10.15343/0104-7809.2013372176184

Abstract

This article aims to understand the Challenges to the practice of physiotherapist in NASF. It presents a qualitative approach
in a historical-social perspective. Were interviewed 14 individuals, using a semi-structured interview. Respondents were
divided into three groups: group I was composed by managers, group II by Health Professionals and group III by users.
Data analysis was performed based on content analysis. Thus, we constructed three categories, namely physical therapy
and caregiver, knowledge and access and NASF and teamwork. Physiotherapist inserted into the Support Center for Family
Health must face the problems that contribute to the health service, in their work process, must promote continuing health
education along with users and staff of the family health strategy, but there is a shortage of resources in NASF, as there is a
difficult access and formation bonds between professionals and users, which hinders the producing an integral care with
a shared action with the team NASF and family health. Thus it should be a reflection on the formation of this professional
to meet the needs of the population.