Speech-languagSpeech-language therapy practice in NASF of the city of Santa Rita – PBe therapy practice in NASF of the city of Santa Rita – PB

Abstract

Introduction: The Family Health Support Center - NASF aims to expand health care in basic care and increase the resolubility of clinical and health problems in the territories. Purpose: To characterize the speech-language therapy performance by the NASF in the city of Santa Rita – PB. Methods: A descriptive and cross-sectional method was used, through a questionnaire containing 36 questions with open and closed answers that investigated the work process in NASF. The collection was performed with seven speech therapists, who met the following eligibility criteria: working at NASF for at least six months and signing the informed consent form. Data were tabulated and analyzed quantitatively. Results: Some speech-language therapists have reported to realize in satisfactory way actions such as PSE, home visit, capacity and support to the ACS, join actions with the ESF, guidelines, individual care and they also pointed the need of speech-language therapists’ employment. They also reported utilizing with frequency implements such as shared with NASF professionals, the matrix assistance and the amplified clinic. On the Infrastructure, there was constancy among all the professionals that this requirement occurred on a rather unsatisfactory way. Conclusion: The speech-language therapists have demonstrated synchrony in the process of working and in the actions taken, and they also declared that in spite of the precarious infrastructure situation, the NASF in Santa Rita – PB, has played its roll effectively.