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Challenges in Primary Care Regarding Children and Adolescents With Chronic Conditions in Brazil

2019; SAGE Publishing; Volume: 29; Issue: 13 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1177/1049732319847961

1552-7557

Elenice Maria Cecchetti Vaz, Neusa Collet, Emília Gallindo Cursino, Franklin Delano Soares Forte, Nathanielly Cristina Carvalho de Brito Santos, Gabriel Pereira Reichert, Vanessa Medeiros da Nóbrega, Altamira Pereira da Silva Reichert,

Healthcare Policy and Management

The coordination of primary care is pivotal to the management of chronic conditions. However, current systems may not be as efficient or effective as one would hope. This article addresses to the managers and health teams in the primary care setting and their challenges regarding children and adolescents with chronic conditions in Brazil. A qualitative study was conducted with 26 primary care professionals and managers using thematic content analysis. The results showed a scarcity of specialists for referrals and a lack of professional training for dealing with this specific group of patients. It is necessary to improve health information systems to ensure the continuity of care. Current health care of children and adolescents with chronic conditions is neither efficient nor effective. For this type of care to be comprehensive, the health needs of this population must be addressed and the operational structure of the health care network must be strengthened.