Atualização de mapa territorial e construção de um mapa inteligente de uma microárea de unidade saúde da família em Natal/RN

Abstract

The territorialization process that involves Primary Health Care (PHC), with delimitation of areas of activity, is the main source of data for sociodemographic analyzes within the scopeof the Family Health Strategy (FHS). Therefore, this work aims to create and implement an intelligent map for the micro-area of the Family Health Unit (USF) Nova Natal, with the objective of optimizing the management and planning of local health actions. The methodology employed included the integration of geographic, demographic, social, and health data through digital tools such as Google Earth and Google Maps, as well as the use of image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop and Paint for the map's creation. The project was developed between February and June 2024, with the active participation of health team members, focusing on micro-area 03 due to its representativeness and proximity to the USF's physical structure. The results showed that the use of the intelligent map provided a detailed and updated view of the living and health conditions of the served population, facilitating the identification of health issues and the location of essential infrastructure. The conclusions emphasize the relevance of territorialization in Primary Health Care, highlighting that intelligent maps are strategic tools to improve the efficiency of health services, promoting a more precise and needs-oriented approach to community care. This study contributes to the literature by demonstrating the applicability of mapping technologies in improving health service management.