Investigation of an outbreak of disease compatible with scurvy in a male penitentiary in the state of Ceará, Brazil, 2019-2020: a case-control study.

MAIN RESULTS: An outbreak of illness compatible with scurvy occurred among male prison inmates; most frequent signs/symptoms were edema and pain in lower limbs, difficulty in walking and hematoma/ecchymosis; the associated factor was age > 40 years. IMPLICATIONS FOR SERVICES: The results can contribute to the identification and description of scurvy outbreaks in other contexts and territories. Epidemiological studies of events like this enhance the practice of field epidemiology in health services. PERSPECTIVES: It is expected that the prevention of hypovitaminosis, such as scurvy, will be based on public policies aimed at the population deprived of liberty; and that the capabilities of health services to detect and respond to cases of the disease will be improved. OBJECTIVE: to identify the occurrence of an outbreak compatible with scurvy and exposure factors associated with typical signs/symptoms of hypovitaminosis that occurred in a male penitentiary in Ceará, Brazil between 2019-2020. METHODS: this was a population-based case-control study; we used clinical records and interviews with compatible cases - based on sign/symptom onset during the study period - and with controls; we carried out multivariate analysis. RESULTS: out of 62 cases, mean age was 40.6 years (SD = 10.8); main signs/symptoms were edema and pain in the lower limbs (100.0%), difficulty in walking (91.9%), hematoma/ecchymosis in the lower limbs (90.3%) and fever (88.7%); we identified being over 40 years old as an associated factor (aOR = 1.10; 95%CI 1.05;1.17; p-value = 0.001); and as protective factors: working (aOR = 0.11; 95%CI 0.03;0.36; p-value < 0.001) and taking part in classes (aOR = 0.21; 95%CI 0.08;0.59; p-value = 0.003) in the prison. CONCLUSION: we considered the penitentiary outbreak to be compatible with scurvy due to characteristic signs/symptoms, associated with the identified factors; we recommended regular provision of a diet rich in vitamin C to all male inmates and clinical follow-up of cases.

Investigação de surto de doença compatível com escorbuto em uma penitenciária masculina do Ceará, 2019-2020: um estudo de caso-controle / Investigation of an outbreak of disease compatible with scurvy in a male penitentiary in the state of Ceará, Brazil, 2019-2020: a case-control study / Investigación de un brote de enfermedad compatible con escorbuto en una penitenciaría masculina en el estado de Ceará, Brasil, 2019-2020: un estudio de casos y controlesInvestigação de surto

Objetivo: identificar ocorrência de surto compatível com escorbuto e fatores de exposição associados aos sinais/sintomas típicos de hipovitaminose, em penitenciária masculina, Ceará, Brasil, 2019-2020. Métodos: estudo de caso-controle populacional; foram utilizados registros clínicos e entrevistas com casos compatíveis - sinais/sintomas iniciados no período - e com controles; realizou-se análise multivariável. Resultados: 62 casos; idade média de 40,6 anos (DP = 10,8); principais sinais/sintomas foram edema e dor em membros inferiores (100,0%), dificuldade para deambular (91,9%), hematoma/equimose em membros inferiores (90,3%), febre (88,7%); identificou-se, como fator de exposição, média de idade > 40 anos (ORa = 1,10; IC95% 1,05;1,17; p-valor = 0,001); e como fatores protetores, trabalho (ORa = 0,11; IC95% 0,03;0,36; p-valor < 0,001) e participação em aulas (ORa = 0,21; IC95% 0,08;0,59; p-valor = 0,003) dentro da penitenciária. Conclusão: surto da penitenciária compatível com escorbuto pelos sinais/sintomas característicos, associados aos fatores identificados; recomendou-se oferta regular de dieta rica em vitamina C para todos os internos e acompanhamento clínico dos casos.

Objective: to identify the occurrence of an outbreak compatible with scurvy and exposure factors associated with typical signs/symptoms of hypovitaminosis that occurred in a male penitentiary in Ceará, Brazil between 2019-2020. Methods: this was a population-based case-control study; we used clinical records and interviews with compatible cases - based on sign/symptom onset during the study period - and with controls; we carried out multivariate analysis. Results: out of 62 cases, mean age was 40.6 years (SD = 10.8); main signs/symptoms were edema and pain in the lower limbs (100.0%), difficulty in walking (91.9%), hematoma/ecchymosis in the lower limbs (90.3%) and fever (88.7%); we identified being over 40 years old as an associated factor (aOR = 1.10; 95%CI 1.05;1.17; p-value = 0.001); and as protective factors: working (aOR = 0.11; 95%CI 0.03;0.36; p-value < 0.001) and taking part in classes (aOR = 0.21; 95%CI 0.08;0.59; p-value = 0.003) in the prison. Conclusion: we considered the penitentiary outbreak to be compatible with scurvy due to characteristic signs/symptoms, associated with the identified factors; we recommended regular provision of a diet rich in vitamin C to all male inmates and clinical follow-up of cases.

Objetivo: identificar la ocurrencia del brote compatible con escorbuto y los factores de exposición asociados con signos/síntomas típicos de hipovitaminosis que ocurrieron en una penitenciaría masculina en Ceará, Brasil entre 2019-2020. Métodos: estudio poblacional de casos y controles; se utilizaron historias clínicas y entrevistas con casos compatibles, con inicio de signos/síntomas durante el período de estudio, y controles; se realizó análisis multivariable. Resultados: de los 62 casos, edad media fue 40,6 años (DE = 10,8); principales signos/síntomas fueron edema y dolor en miembros inferiores (100,0%), dificultad para caminar (91,9%), hematoma/equimosis en miembros inferiores (90,3%) y fiebre (88,7%); la edad mayor de 40 años se identificó como factor asociado (ORa = 1,10; IC95% 1,05;1,17; p-valor = 0,001); y como factores protectores: trabajo (ORa = 0,11; IC95% 0,03;0,36; p-valor< 0,001) y participación en clases (ORa = 0,21; IC95% 0,08;0,59; p-valor = 0,003) dentro del centro penitenciario. Conclusión: el brote en centro penitenciario fue considerado compatible con escorbuto debido a los signos/síntomas característicos, asociados a los factores identificados; se recomendó oferta regular de dieta rica en vitamina C a todos los internos y seguimiento clínico de los casos.

Seroprevalence and factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection among education workers after the first wave: the first cross-sectional study in Brazil.

BACKGROUND: The school community was heavily impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, especially with the long time of school closures. This study aimed to analyze the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and possible factors associated with seropositivity for COVID-19 in teachers and other school staff, and to estimate the fraction of asymptomatic individuals by sex and age group. METHODS: We conducted a serological survey of SARS-CoV-2 infections. An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in Fortaleza, Brazil. Teachers and other staff members from pre-schools to universities of higher education to were investigated. RESULTS: A total of 1,901 professionals participated in the study, of which 1,021 were staff and 880 were teachers. The seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 was 8.0% (152/1901). In the seropositive group, 48.3% were asymptomatic. There was a predominance of women (68.4%); and, 47.1% of the participants were between 31 and 45 years old. There was an increase in prevalence with increasing age. An inverse relationship was found for education level: more professionals with less education tested positive for COVID-19. The presence of an infected person living in the same household was significantly associated with positive results for COVID-19 among the professionals. CONCLUSIONS: This is the first study to report the seroprevalence of IgG against SARS-CoV-2 in Brazilian educational staff after the first wave of the disease. In this study, the seroprevalence was much lower than that in the general population. During school reopening, a small fraction of school workers showed serologically detectable signs of SARS-CoV-2 exposure.

Seroprevalence and factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection among education workers after the first wave: the first cross-sectional study in Brazil

ABSTRACT Background: The school community was heavily impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, especially with the long time of school closures. This study aimed to analyze the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and possible factors associated with seropositivity for COVID-19 in teachers and other school staff, and to estimate the fraction of asymptomatic individuals by sex and age group. Methods: We conducted a serological survey of SARS-CoV-2 infections. An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in Fortaleza, Brazil. Teachers and other staff members from pre-schools to universities of higher education to were investigated. Results: A total of 1,901 professionals participated in the study, of which 1,021 were staff and 880 were teachers. The seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 was 8.0% (152/1901). In the seropositive group, 48.3% were asymptomatic. There was a predominance of women (68.4%); and, 47.1% of the participants were between 31 and 45 years old. There was an increase in prevalence with increasing age. An inverse relationship was found for education level: more professionals with less education tested positive for COVID-19. The presence of an infected person living in the same household was significantly associated with positive results for COVID-19 among the professionals. Conclusions: This is the first study to report the seroprevalence of IgG against SARS-CoV-2 in Brazilian educational staff after the first wave of the disease. In this study, the seroprevalence was much lower than that in the general population. During school reopening, a small fraction of school workers showed serologically detectable signs of SARS-CoV-2 exposure.

Systemic inflammatory syndrome in children during COVID-19 pandemic in Ceará state, northeastern Brazil: an observational study.

In this study, we report the occurrence of multisystemic inflammatory syndrome among 64 children (2 deaths) with recent severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV-2) infections in the northeast region of Brazil. The major clinical symptoms and signs reported were exanthema (60.9%), abdominal pain (56.3%), nausea and vomiting (46.9%), diarrhea (37.5%), and dyspnea (37.5%). Laboratory findings revealed that the levels of C-reactive protein (75.0%), hemoglobin (51.6%), D-dimer (48.4%), lymphocytes (43.8%), LDH (45.3%), AST (42.2%), ALT (51.6%), and ferritin (48.4%) were above the reference values for a given age and gender. The clinical findings were similar to those observed in Kawasaki disease, although it represents a separate entity, emphasizing the need for proactive surveillance and early treatment.

High Effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines in Reducing COVID-19-Related Deaths in over 75-Year-Olds, Ceará State, Brazil.

In Brazil, the SARS-CoV-2 vaccination program has so far prioritized people over 75 years of age. By the end of March 2021, in Ceará State, a total of 313,328 elderly people had received at least one dose of vaccine (45% Oxford-AstraZeneca/Fiocruz and 55% CoronaVac-Sinovac/Butantan), and 159,970 had received two doses (83% CoronaVac-Sinovac/Butantan and 17% Oxford-AstraZeneca/Fiocruz). After a single dose, there was already a significant reduction in COVID 19-related deaths (protection ratio: 19.31 (95% CI: 18.20-20.48), attributable protection ratio: 94.8%); higher protection ratios were observed after the application of two doses of the vaccine (132.67; 95% CI: 109.88-160.18), with an attributable protection ratio of 99.2%. SARS-CoV-2 vaccines are highly effective in reducing the number of COVID-19-related deaths in over 75-year-olds in Brazil, one of the hardest hit countries by the current pandemic.

Systemic inflammatory syndrome in children during COVID-19 pandemic in Ceará state, northeastern Brazil: an observational study

Abstract In this study, we report the occurrence of multisystemic inflammatory syndrome among 64 children (2 deaths) with recent severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV-2) infections in the northeast region of Brazil. The major clinical symptoms and signs reported were exanthema (60.9%), abdominal pain (56.3%), nausea and vomiting (46.9%), diarrhea (37.5%), and dyspnea (37.5%). Laboratory findings revealed that the levels of C-reactive protein (75.0%), hemoglobin (51.6%), D-dimer (48.4%), lymphocytes (43.8%), LDH (45.3%), AST (42.2%), ALT (51.6%), and ferritin (48.4%) were above the reference values for a given age and gender. The clinical findings were similar to those observed in Kawasaki disease, although it represents a separate entity, emphasizing the need for proactive surveillance and early treatment.

New National Curricular Guidelines of medical courses: opportunities to resignify education / Novas Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais para os cursos de Medicina: oportunidades para ressignificar a formação / Nuevas Directrices Curriculares Nacionales para los cursos de Medicina: oportunidades para resignificar la formación

ABSTRACT The new National Curriculum Guidelines aim at restructuring and adapting medical curricula. The objective is to conduct a critical-reflective analysis of the restructure of a medical course's curricular matrix. This action research was conducted at a Brazilian federal university. The material was analyzed using the discourse analysis method. Among the results, the proposal of a curriculum that values life and transfers the biomedical paradigm to incorporate other dimensions in healthcare is highlighted. The need to strengthen a curricular matrix based on social demands and preferably focused on primary care is indicated. The establishment of longitudinal and transversal relationships among the competency areas of the 2014 National Curricular Guidelines and the curricular components is proposed. The intention is to foster the understanding of determinants and relationships between diseases and the communities' ways of living.

RESUMO As novas Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais (DCN) visam à reestruturação e adequação dos currículos médicos. Objetiva-se realizar uma análise crítico-reflexiva da reestruturação da matriz curricular para um curso de Medicina. Trata-se de uma pesquisa-ação realizada em uma universidade federal brasileira. Para a análise do material, procedeu-se com Análise de Discurso. Como resultados, destacou-se uma proposição curricular que valorize a vida, capaz de transpor o paradigma biomédico para incorporar outras dimensões no cuidado em Saúde. Apontou-se para o fortalecimento de uma matriz curricular retroalimentada pelas demandas sociais, tendo a Atenção Primária como cenário preferencial para a formação. Propõe-se o estabelecimento de relações de longitudinalidade e transversalidade entre as áreas de competência das DCN de 2014 e os componentes curriculares ofertados. Intenciona-se fomentar a compreensão dos determinantes e relações das doenças com os modos de vida das comunidades.

RESUMEN Las nuevas Directrices Curriculares Nacionales (DCN) apuntan a la reestructuración y adecuación de los currículos médicos. Objetivo: Realizar un análisis crítico-reflexivo de la reestructuración de la matriz curricular para un curso de Medicina. Se trata de una investigación-acción participativa realizada en una universidad federal brasileña. Para el análisis del material se procedió con un Análisis de Discurso. Como resultado, se destacó una proposición curricular que valorice la vida, capaz de transponer el paradigma biomédico incorporando otras dimensiones al cuidado de la salud. El objetivo fue el fortalecimiento de una matriz curricular retroalimentada por las demandas sociales, con la atención primaria como escenario preferencial para la formación. Se propone establecer relaciones longitudinales y transversales entre las áreas de competencia de las DCN de 2014 y los componentes curriculares ofertados. Se intenta fomentar la comprensión de los factores determinantes y las relaciones de las enfermedades con la forma de vida de las comunidades.

Estratégia Saúde da Família rural: uma análise a partir da visão dos movimentos populares do Ceará / Rural Family Health Strategy: an analysis from the perspective of popular movements in Ceará

RESUMO A conquista do direito constitucional à saúde não se efetivou em diversos cenários. A partir dessa realidade, em 2011, foi publicada a Política Nacional de Saúde Integral das Populações do Campo, da Floresta e das Águas (PNSIPCFA). Este artigo objetiva analisar as práticas da Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF) em territórios rurais no Ceará. Trata-se de estudo qualitativo, descritivo, realizado com 5 movimentos populares, sendo 3 entrevistados de cada um deles, totalizando 15 participantes. Utilizaram-se entrevista semiestruturada e análise do discurso. Os movimentos apontaram que houve expansão da ESF no campo, com avanços no acesso à saúde, apesar de existirem limitações. O Programa Mais Médicos destacou-se como marco relevante. Os movimentos têm o desafio de se apropriarem da PNSIPCFA, e contribuir, juntamente com ESF, para a ampliação da participação popular em saúde e reconhecimento dos saberes e práticas populares, considerando a determinação social da saúde.

ABSTRACT The conquest of the constitutional right to health has not been enforced in various scenarios. Considering this reality, in 2011 the National Policy for Integral Health of Countryside, Forest and Water Populations (PNSIPCFA) was published. This article aims to analyze the practices of the Family Health Strategy (FHS) in agricultural territories in Ceará. This is a qualitative, descriptive study, conducted with five popular movements, with 3 respondents from each movement, totaling 15 participants. Semi-structured interview and discourse analysis were used. The movements pointed out that there was an expansion of the FHS in the Countryside, with advances in access to health, despite some restrictions. The More Doctors Program stood out as a relevant milestone. The movements have the challenge of seizing the PNSIPCFA and contribute, along with the FHS, to the expansion of popular participation in health and recognition of popular knowledge and practices, considering the social determination of health.

Saúde no caminho da roça / Health on the road to the countryside

Argumenta sobre temas como diversidade e competência cultural no rural, formação em saúde para contextos rurais, e se as tecnologias da informação e comunicação reduzem ou ampliam distâncias e isolam.

Medicina de família e comunidade na Atenção Primária à Saúde no Brasil: potencialidades e desafios / Family medicine and community in Primary Health Care in Brazil: potentialities and challenges

Neste capítulo, apresentamos o conjunto de atributos característicos da especialidade MFC e o papel do(a) médico(a) de família e comunidade nos sistemas universais de saúde, com ênfase na consolidação do SUS.(AU)

Evidências advindas da implantação do PMM nos territórios indígenas

Esta súmula tem como objetivo apresentar uma síntese de experiências, resultados e apontamentos obtidos de fontes bibliográficas que versam sobre a inserção do Programa Mais Médicos na atenção à saúde da população indígena, visando fornecer substrato teórico aos gestores para a avaliação dos êxitos e dificuldades, desvelando os desafios futuros para a implantação de um sistema de saúde equânime e integral para os povos indígenas.

O uso de tecnologias da informação e comunicação em áreas rurais é suficiente para a educação continuada? / Use of information and communication technologies in rural areas enough for continuing education?

Objetivos: Esta pesquisa teve o intuito de avaliar o uso das tecnologias de informação e comunicação (TIC) por profissionais de saúde do interior do Ceará. Materiais e Métodos: Estudo transversal, no qual foram aplicados questionários para profissionais de nível superior da Estratégia de Saúde da Família de quatro municípios cearenses vinculados a uma universidade privada pelo internato rural. Resultados: Uma amostra de 72 enfermeiros, dentistas e médicos responderam o formulário. A maioria dos profissionais utilizam diferentes recursos tecnológicos para uso pessoal e para atividades profissionais. O telefone celular é a forma mais comum de TIC utilizada na prática profissional (61%). O uso recreacional da Internet (96%) é maior do que como parte da prática clínica diária (37%), assim como o e-mail (90% versus 38%). Apenas alguns (17%) têm acesso à Internet no local de trabalho e a maioria (60%) precisa viajar pelo menos 30 minutos para ter acesso à Internet. Daqueles que têm acesso à Internet no local de trabalho, 91% utilizam para atividades de autoaprendizagem ou de ensino. Conclusão: Nossos dados apoiam a ideia de que somente o acesso aos recursos tecnológicos não é suficiente. Os dispositivos móveis parecem, no momento, oferecer vantagem de acessibilidade para este grupo.

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for health professionals. Materials and Methods: It was a cross-sectional study in which questionnaires were applied to health professionals of Family Health Strategy of four municipalities of Ceará linked to a private university by rural internship. Results: A sample of 72 nurses, dentists and doctors answered the form. Most professionals use different technological resources for personal and professional activities. The mobile phone is the most common form of ICT used in professional practice (61 %). The recreational use of the Internet (96 %) is higher than as part of daily clinical practice (37 %), either email (90 % versus 38 % ). Only a few (17 %) have Internet access at work and the majority (60 %) have to travel at least 30 minutes to have Internet access. Those who have Internet access at work , 91 % use it for self-learning and teaching activities. Conclusion: Our data support the idea that only the access to technological resources is not enough. Mobile devices seem to offer advantage of accessibility for this group.

Organização da atenção em saúde bucal pelo Programa Saúde nas Escolas: levantamento de necessidades / Organization of children's oral health by health in schools: Needs assessment

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi realizar o levantamento de necessidades bucais em estudantes do município de Fortaleza no bairro Passaré. O estudo foi descritivo transversal em uma escola pública. A primeira etapa consistiu na instrução de higiene oral e escovação supervisionada com dentifrícios fluoretados em todos os alunos. Em seguida em um ambiente com luz natural foi realizado o exame clínico. De acordo com as características bucais, foi preenchida uma ficha com os seguintes códigos: 0 - sem necessidades, 1 - sangramento gengival, 2 - atividade de cárie até 3 cavidades/mancha branca, 3 - atividade de cárie até 4 cavidades ou mais e 4 - raiz residual. O processamento dos dados foi realizado em no software SPSS® 16. Foi examinado um total de 186 estudantes, distribuídos em 12 turmas, desde pré-escolares até escolares. De todos os estudantes, 55,4% apresentaram alguma alteração bucal. Dos pré-escolares, 43,4% possuíam atividade de cárie, sangramento ou raiz residual, enquanto nos escolares essa frequência foi de 57,6%. A prevalência encontrada nessa comunidade encontra-se abaixo da prevalência nacional e estadual. Inferindo provavelmente o bom trabalho preventivo dos cirurgiões dentistas deste território (AU).

The objective of this study was to survey the needs buccal of the students of Fortaleza in Passaré neighborhood. The study was cross-sectional in a public school. The first step consisted of oral hygiene instruction and supervised brushing with fluoridated toothpaste in all students. Then in an environment with natural light was conducted clinical examination. According to the characteristics of the oral cavity was filled in a form with the following codes: 0 - no needs, 1 - bleeding gums, 2 - caries activity up to 3 wells / white spot, 3 - caries activity up to 4 or more cavities and 4 - residual root. Data processing was performed in the SPSS ® 16. We examined a total of 186 students, divided into 12 classes, from pre-school to school. Of all students, 55.4% showed abnormalities mouth. Of preschool children, 43.4% had caries activity, bleeding or residual root while in school this frequency was 57.6%. The prevalence found in this community is below the national and state prevalence. Inferring probably good preventive work of dentists this territory (AU).

Prática da interdisciplinaridade do pet saúde com professores da escola pública / Interdisciplinary practice on PET-SAÚDE for public school teachers

Objetivos: Explorar a situação de saúde dos professores de escolas públicas, sob a ótica do fisioterapeuta e do fonoaudiólogo, para a elaboração e aplicação de proposta de intervenção preventiva para esta população, através de medidas de autocuidado executadas em grupos. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo do tipo pesquisa-ação, com a realização de seis encontros que ocorriam quinzenalmente, com duração média de 45 minutos, abordando exercícios fisioterápicos e fonoaudiológicos de autocuidado. No primeiro encontro, foi aplicado um questionário de avaliação que interrogava dados pessoais e profissionais, e as variáveis: tratamento fisioterápico, locais de dor, permanência de postura sentada, tratamento fonoaudiológico, incômodo na voz, exame laringológico, ingestão de água, estratégias para manter a ordem em sala de aula. A amostra constituiu-se de 12 professores vinculados a uma escola municipal de ensino fundamental no município de Fortaleza-CE, Brasil. Resultados: Todos os professores apresentaram queixas de dor no corpo e os tipos de dores mais relatadas foram queimação e pontada. A maioria (83,3%) relatou nunca ter feito tratamento fisioterápico para alívio dos sintomas. No que diz respeito às queixas fonoaudiológicas, 91,6% (11) do grupo estudado relatou incômodo na voz e apenas um realizou terapia fonoaudiológica, por seis meses. Conclusões: São necessárias ações integrais, intersetoriais e interdisciplinares com a finalidade de prevenir, detectar precocemente e intervir em distúrbios fisioterápicos ou fonoaudiólogicos característicos da profissão. O trabalho em grupo mostrou-se uma ferramenta rica em possibilidades.

Objectives: To explore the health status of public school teachers from the perspective of the physiotherapist and the speech pathologist, in order to develop and implement a proposal of preventive intervention for this population, through self-care measures carried out in groups. Methods: This is a research - action qualitative study, with the completion of six meetings that took place fortnightly, lasting 45 minutes in average, covering physical therapy and speech therapy self-care. At the first meeting, a questionnaire was applied to collect personal and professional data and variables: physical therapy, pain sites, seated posture permanence, speech therapy, annoyance in their voice, throat exams, water intake, strategies to maintain the order in the classroom. The sample consisted on 12 teachers linked to a public elementary school in Fortaleza-CE, Brazil. Results: All teachers made complaints about pain in the body and the types of pain most frequently reported were burning and stabbing. The majority (83.3%) reported never been submitted to physical therapy to relieve symptoms. In respect to speech complaints, 91.6% (11) of the study group reported discomfort in his voice and only one has held speech therapy, for six months. Conclusions: Integral, intersectional and interdisciplinary actions are needed, in order to prevent and early detect and treat physical or speech disorders that are characteristic of the profession. Group work proved to be a rich in possibilities tool.

Da teoria à prática da interdisciplinaridade: a experiência do Pró-Saúde Unifor e seus nove cursos de graduação / From theory to interdisciplinary practice: the experience with the Pró-Saúde Unifor program and undergraduate courses

A Universidade de Fortaleza e a Secretaria de Saúde do município se vincularam ao Programa Nacional de Reorientação da Formação Profissional em Saúde (Pró-Saúde II), fortalecendo a parceria para reorientar a formação profissional por meio dos cursos de graduação do Centro de Ciências da Saúde da universidade. O projeto prioriza o desenvolvimento de ações interdisciplinares de assistência e atenção à saúde, proporcionando reforço aos Sistemas Locais Saúde-Escola nas áreas de abrangência de Centros de Saúde da Família, sensibilizando gestores e profissionais do serviço sobre a atuação interdisciplinar e implantando equipes ampliadas de saúde, buscando a educação permanente dos docentes, discentes e profissionais do serviço. Este artigo relata as ações e estratégias desenvolvidas neste contexto e produz uma reflexão acerca deste processo, mediante relato das mudanças nas estruturas curriculares nos cursos envolvidos e das atividades desenvolvidas nas unidades de saúde. Discute, ainda, aspectos que merecem ser aprofundados na interação ensino-serviço.

The University of Fortaleza and the Fortaleza Municipal Health Department joined the National Program for Reorientation of Professional Training in Health (Pró-Saúde II), strengthening the partnership to reorient professional training through undergraduate courses at the university's Center for Health Sciences. The project prioritizes the development of interdisciplinary healthcare activities, thus reinforcing the Academic Local Health Systems in the coverage areas of the Family Health Centers, raising the awareness of policy-makers and health services staff concerning interdisciplinary action and deploying expanded health teams, seeking continuing education for faculty, students, and health services staff. This article reports on the actions and strategies developed in this context and reflects on the process by reporting the changes in the various course curricula and the activities conducted in the health units. The article further discusses issues that merit more in-depth investigation in the interface between teaching and health services.