[Conceptions of a mental health team about interdisciplinary work].
The objective of this study was to understand the conceptions of a mental health team from a Psychosocial Care Center about interdisciplinary work. This is a qualitative study, of a descriptive type, developed in a mental health service in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The subjects of the study were eight professionals (psychiatrist, nurse, nutritionist, psychologist social worker occupational therapist, physical education teacher and nursing auxiliary). It was included professionals from the health service available to participate of the research. Data were collected through a semi-structured interview and the information had been analyzed by the content analysis technique. The interdisciplinary work revealed itself as a group of professionals with different formations, grouping specific knowledge, in a conflict area where there are negotiation and support between the professionals. The formation of the team by workers of different professions enriches the care practice, favors the assistance innovation and makes possible the interchange of experiences and knowledge.
Schneider
Jacó Fernando
JF
Programa de Pós-Graduaçāo em Enfermagem (PPGEnf) da UFRGS, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. jaco_schneider@uol.com.br
de Souza
Jemina Prestes
JP
Nasi
Cíntia
C
Camatta
Marcio Wagner
MW
Machineski
Gicelle Galvan
GG
D006801:Humans; D008605:Mental Health Services; D010348:Patient Care Team