Trajetórias assistenciais de pessoas com doença renal crônica: desafios para a Atenção Básica / Health care pathways for patients with chronic kidney disease: challenges for Primary Care
de Freitas, Maria de Jesus Rodrigues; Lamy, Zeni Carvalho; Gomes, Clarice Maria Ribeiro de Paula; Barbosa, Raphael Lacerda; Gonçalves, Laura Lamas Martins.
Rev. APS;
24(1): 143-159, 2021-10-18.
Article
in Pt
| LILACS | ID: biblio-1359397
Introduction:
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is considered a Public Health problem, susceptible to prevention and diagnosis in Primary Care. Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Hypertension (HTN) are the main causes of CKD, which implies the importance of its management in the Health Care Network (HCN).Objective:
To evaluate the assistance pathways adopted by people with CKD in HCN from the perspective of users and their families.Methodology:
Qualitative research using semi-structured interviews aimed at people with CKD due to DM and/or HTN and their families. Content analysis was performed in thematic mode.Results:
11 users and 11 family members were interviewed, and three assistance pathways were identified He/she did not seek Basic Health Units (BHU); He/she went to BHU but did not receive the diagnosis; He/she was diagnosed at BHU and then referred to specialists. Users and family members did not link Primary Care as a place of care for CKD, restricting it to Specialized Care.
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BR378.1
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