Análise do consumo de psicofármacos na atenção primária à saúde no município de Sobral, Ceará

Abstract

Psychotropics were instituted them as the main therapeutic resource used to treat any discomfort, for this reason, the research sought to understand the reasons and motivations for their use. It is a qualitative and q uantitative approach to descriptive, exploratory and document type. It occurred in the Health Center of Sumaré neighborhood family. We analyzed 183 medical records of psychotropic drug users and we profile the clientele in CSF using controlled medications. Soon after, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 09 users and 04 family members. We also note, among the 10 CSF health professionals, 04 members of staff and NASF 05 Residence in Health of the Family, their understanding of the practice of prescription, acquisition and use of medication. As a result, we had the profile of CSF Sumaré psychotropics clientele consists mainly of women between 40 and 59 years, with low education, 'unmarried' and outside the labor market. The main reasons that led to the use of the drug were depression, anxiety and insomnia. The amitriptyline and fluoxetine were the main psychoactive drugs used. Patients are prescribed mainly non-medical specialists are using less than a year, and some patients know what they consume, oth ers not. The vast majority believes that there was an improvement after the use of medication due to its benefits such as improved sleep, feeding, behavior and control of the crisis. Both users and health professionals consider important to use the medication, but also elect therapeutic groups, as another important tool for treatment. They believe that there are many people making use of psychotropic drugs in the environment in which they live. Professionals interviewed consider that, before people with dep ression, anxiety and psychotic symptoms, the best approach is to refer the patient to the doctor or psychologist, or if necessary, to the CAPS or hospitals. The main challenges of the Family Health Strategy is the establishment of an appropriate mental health care, in addition to renewals revenue and referrals to psychiatrists or psychologists. For this, teams need to be trained and managers should invest more resources to the development of assistance programs for people with mental disorders and psychiatric drugs users.