ABSTRACT
Objective:
To analyze the practices developed by nursing professionals in a Psychosocial Care Center (CAPS).
Method:
A qualitative and evaluative research based on the Fourth Generation Assessment and conducted in a CAPS II of Santa Catarina State in 2014. For data collection, semi-structured interviews, field observation, and data recycling group were used with workers. Constant Comparative Method was used for data analysis.
Results:
Practices aimed at the subject and their clinical, social, prevention, treatment and articulation with the health network were identified. Medication care is a specificity of nursing that aims to promote autonomy and social reintegration. There is a need for greater articulation between the nursing and pharmacy staff, as well as creating spaces for users to talk about medication.
Conclusion:
Nursing practices are focused on biopsychosocial care, aiming to deconstruct care models focused on the disease and symptoms.
Descriptors:
Psychiatric Nursing; Nursing Process; Mental Health; Mental Health Services; Health Services Evaluation