Atuação dos profissionais de enfermagem no serviço de emergência : um estudo descritivo

Abstract

Objective: To present the result of applying the Rapid Estimation Technique and Mapping the community under study. Methodology: This is a case report based on the description of the reality experienced. This study was conducted at the Bela Vista neighborhood, located in the South Zone of the city of Teresina - PI. Results: Categories were chosen that covered the difficulties identified after application of Participatory Rapid Appraisal, titled respectively: Precariousness in water supply; Difficulties on public transport; Socio-environmental conditions in outlying neighborhood; Shortages of educational institutions and Absence of public hospital. The categories indicate the problems reported by residents of the neighborhood. Conclusions: It is a need for greater attention on the neighborhood, in order to provide enhancements to the service of the population. The nurse, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and ally to the competent authorities, has instruments such as covered in this study to identify, classify and bring to solving dilemmas that plague the population, affecting their quality of life and housing.