Representações e práticas de cuidado de profissionais de saúde às pessoas com HIV

Abstract

RESUMO Objetivo Analisar as representações sociais de profissionais de saúde acerca do cuidado de pessoas vivendo com HIV. Método Estudo descritivo e exploratório, de abordagem qualitativa, à luz da Teoria das Representações Sociais, realizado com profissionais de saúde. Utilizou-se da técnica de entrevista semiestruturada, a qual foi analisada por meio da técnica de análise de conteúdo lexical. Resultados Participaram 46 profissionais Os resultados analisados revelam que as representações e as práticas de cuidado referidas pelos profissionais de saúde são de ordem técnica, relacional e organizacional, assegurando o sigilo do diagnóstico e preocupando-se em desenvolver ações de acolhimento, fornecer orientações, esclarecimentos e apoio emocional e psicológico, além de se basear no sigilo, na prática assistencial de natureza multiprofissional e no enfrentamento das dificuldades estruturais. Conclusão É importante estimular o cuidado multiprofissional às pessoas que vivem com HIV, de forma que os profissionais se engajem, desenvolvam pensamento crítico e sejam capazes de atuar na melhoria dos serviços.

Performance of the nursing team in the rapid HIV tes

“…It refers to the length of time the professionals have been working -in the same institution -in the literature regarding HIV / AIDS diagnosis and treatment services, as an important factor in adhering to treatment after diagnosis, 8 since the care process for this clientele needs time 8 to be governed by trust, by the emotional support established by the professional, in order to act as a support to the conflicts experienced by patients in face of the condition of seropositivity. 8 These professionals deal with anxieties, fears and uncertainties that permeate the disease process. 8 It was observed, in this direction, in order to favor the interaction between user and professional, the collective pre-test counseling as a potential in the practice of the nursing team that performs the HIV test.…”

“…8 These professionals deal with anxieties, fears and uncertainties that permeate the disease process. 8 It was observed, in this direction, in order to favor the interaction between user and professional, the collective pre-test counseling as a potential in the practice of the nursing team that performs the HIV test. 9 Collective groups become important tools for the exchange of information on the theme of HIV / AIDS among professionals and patients, as well as among the participants themselves.…”

“…[8][9] It referred to the precarious physical structure of the BHU as a limitation in the process of care and counseling, since the lack of an adequate place to talk privately with the client causes prejudice, shame and low adherence to treatment by the users. 8,12 As weaknesses in the team's practice regarding the realization of the HIV RT, it was verified the use of improper form for data collection. It is noteworthy that, by not using specific forms for the collection of patient data, much information can be omitted when passed on to the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN).…”

An Intelligent Multicriteria Model for Diagnosing Dementia in People Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus

“…Thus, health professionals can offer a safe, agile, and effective therapeutic follow-up to search for improved quality of life and a good prognosis for HIV. Patients with untreated HIV have an average life expectancy of less than six months without dementia [64].…”

“…Despite the advent of antiretroviral therapy capable of delaying immunodeficiency, people undergoing treatment are susceptible to neurological changes because the AIDS virus is neurotropic. In addition, other factors, such as viral resistance, drug toxicity, and the need for a high level of treatment adherence, are considered the main difficulties in reducing the viral load, affecting the patient's cognitive and behavioral aspects [64].…”