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Matrix role of the Primary Care Extended Centers: an integrative review of the literature

ABSTRACT

Integrative review of the literature that sought to identify the theoretical-conceptual ideas that support the creation and development of the Family Health and Primary Care Extended Centers (Nasf-AB) as a support device within this assistance level, as well as analyze the process of matrixing according to the characteristics presented by the current scientific literature, based on the analysis of manuscripts published in the databases of Virtual Health Library, PubMed and Portal of Periodicals of the Coordination Office for Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (Capes), using the term ‘Family Health Support Team’. After the application of the inclusion criteria, 33 studies resulted from it. It was evidenced a predominance of qualitative studies, which indicate the characteristics of the action of the Nasf-AB, organized in technical-pedagogical activities with the Family Health Strategy and clinical-assistance activities, aimed at the care of users and groups. The informations found in the scientific literature shows difficulties and challenges related to the operationalization of the work of the Nasf-AB.

KEYWORDS
Health management; Primary Health Care; Family health

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