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Problem-solving capacity of assistance and users' satisfaction of the Family Health Strategy

The following research is a quantitative-qualitative study that aimed to analyze the view of users on problem-solving capacity of assistance in a Family Health Unit and the relation with satisfaction. The quantitative data have been collected through a semi-structured survey. The results showed the fact that always or most of times the service solved the problems of 61.3% of users. The view of users on problem-solving capacity is related with their perception on the solution for their health problems, associated to obtaining forward to specialized service. There is a relationship between always finding resoluteness or most of times and being very satisfied. It is concluded that users' satisfaction and their view on assistance problem-solving capacity contribute to the organization and improvement of health services.

Primary health care; Quality of health care; Consumer satisfaction; Family health


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