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Original Articles • Rev. Gaúcha Enferm. (Online) 38 (1) • 2017 • https://doi.org/10.1590/1983-1447.2017.01.60973 linkcopy

Open-access Mental health care network: the views of coordinators of the Family Health Strategy (FHS)

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    ABSTRACT

    Objective  This study aimed to analyze the opinions of the coordinators of the Family Health Strategy (FHS) on the mental health care network in the city of Pelotas/RS.

    Method  Descriptive and exploratory study with a qualitative approach, carried out with six FHS coordinators, in 2012. Semi-structured interview was used in data collection, and the results were evaluated using the thematic analysis.

    Results  The network designed by the coordinators consists of few formal services and is focused on the Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS). The informal network has a greater number of care units. Exchange of information related to joint responsibilities in the care is scarce, with lack of dialogue.

    Conclusion  The coordinators have scarce knowledge on the formal care network and on care focused on the ESF and CAPS. They also recognize the importance public policies that value and expand the informal care spaces in the territory.

    Mental health services; Mental health; Brazilian Health services reform; Primary health care; Nursing

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