Care management by Multidisciplinary Teams in Primary Care (eMulti) in the São Paulo SUS: access, practices and articulations in health care networks.

• Grant number: 25/10291-0
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• Start date: January 01, 2026
• End date: December 31, 2027
• Field of knowledge: Health Sciences - Collective Health - Public Health
• Principal Investigator: Gastão Wagner de Sousa Campos
• Grantee: Gastão Wagner de Sousa Campos
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Ciências Médicas (FCM). Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Campinas , SP, Brazil
• City of the host institution: Campinas
• Associated researchers: Daniele Pompei Sacardo ; Dário Nunes dos Santos ; Lilian Soares Vidal Terra ; Marilia Cristina Prado Louvison ; Mônica Martins de Oliveira Viana ; Moysés Martins Tosta Storti ; Tatiana de Vasconcellos Anéas

Abstract

The research aims to analyze the context and functioning characteristics related to Primary Care Multidisciplinary Teams (eMulti) and the management of the care they produce in the health regions of the State of São Paulo. It consists of an evaluative study using mixed methods - quantitative and qualitative sequential - of the performance of Primary Care Multidisciplinary Teams (eMulti) in two health regions of the State of São Paulo, one of which is part of the Regional Health Department (DRS) of Franca and the other of the DRS of Presidente Prudente. The quantitative approach will use secondary data from official systems to map indicators such as composition, coverage, demand, care and integration of eMulti. The qualitative dimension, based on the Paideia Praxis perspective, will involve participant observation and interviews with professionals, managers and users, seeking to understand practices, challenges and strategies in health care. The analysis will be based on thematic analysis. The expected results of the research involve identifying difficulties in the management and care of multidisciplinary teams (e-Multi), focusing on access methods, work organization and operating conditions. The aim is to characterize the teams in the regions studied, analyze management strategies, identify challenges and successful experiences, and develop technical recommendations to improve their performance. The findings will be disseminated through reports, articles, seminars and educational materials. A document with proposals for training and continuing education will also be produced, aiming to strengthen Primary Health Care (PHC) in the SUS, through dialogue and collaboration with local stakeholders and managers. (AU)