Care Continuity to women with cervical cancer in health care networks: case study, Pernambuco

ABSTRACT

The aim of the study was to analyze the continuity of care for women with cervical cancer. Qualitative study of case, in health networks. Interviews were performed with semi-structured script and technique of content's narrative analysis. Women perceived barriers in the diagnosis, treatment and accessibility between levels of care. They observed informal communication between specialists; limitations in the communication between levels of care; absence of counter-reference; and that the patient-service relationship was greater in the oncology sphere. The lack of counter-reference hindered the accumulation of knowledge and coordination of care for Primary Care.

KEYWORDS:
Continuity of patient care; Health services accessibility; Primary Health Care; Case studies; Health promotion