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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Performance evaluation of primary care services for the treatment of tuberculosis

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Author(s):
da Silva, Daiane Medeiros [1] ; Nogueira, Jordana de Almeida [2] ; de Sa, Lenilde Duarte [2] ; Wysocki, Anneliese Domingues [3] ; Scatena, Lucia Marina [4, 5] ; Scatena Villa, Tereza Cristina [6]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Fed Paraiba, Postgrad Program Nursing, BR-58059900 Joao Pessoa, Paraiba - Brazil
[2] Univ Fed Paraiba, BR-58059900 Joao Pessoa, Paraiba - Brazil
[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Interunits Postgrad Program Nursing, Sch Nursing Ribeirao Preto, BR-14049 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
[4] Fed Univ Triangul Mineiro, Dept Social Med, Uberaba, MG - Brazil
[5] Fed Univ Triangul Mineiro, Program Profess Master Technol Innovat, Uberaba, MG - Brazil
[6] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Nursing Ribeirao Preto, BR-14049 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 6
Document type: Journal article
Source: Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP; v. 48, n. 6, p. 1041-1050, DEC 2014.
Web of Science Citations: 8
Abstract

Objective Evaluating the performance of primary care services for the treatment of tuberculosis according to the assessment referential of health services (structure/process) in Cabedelo, a port city in the state of Paraíba. Method An evaluation quantitative, cross-sectional study, in which were carried out 117 interviews with health professionals using a structured instrument. The analysis was based on the construction of indicators using a standardized value for the reduced variable (z=1). Results The structural indicators showed regular performance for the following variables: professional training, access to record instruments and coordination with other services. The process indicators related to external actions and information about the disease had unsatisfactory performance. The directly observed treatment and the flows of reference/counter-reference had regular performance. Conclusion The focused professional qualification, the fragmentation of practices and the unsystematic home care constitute obstacles for carrying out actions aimed at providing expanded, continuous and resolute care. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 11/09469-6 - Assessment of primary heath care in the treatment of TB from the perspective of health professionals and patients in Brazilian cities
Grantee:Tereza Cristina Scatena Villa
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants