Tradução do conhecimento na perspectiva dos gestores, profissionais e usuários da atenção primária à saúde

Abstract

The Translation of Knowledge (KT) refers to the process of applying the results obtained in research in the real world, resulting from a participatory and dynamic process, which enables the strengthening of health systems, assists in decision-making and favors improvements in quality of the health of the population. The study sought to analyze KT from the perspective of professionals, managers and users focused on the care of people with chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Primary Health Care (PHC). This is an observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study, with a quantitative approach, carried out at the V Regional Public Health Unit (URSAP), located in the Trairi and Potengi Health Region -RN. The sample consisted of 130 participants, 58 were professionals, 17 managers and 55 PHC users. All ethical precepts were respected. Data collection took place between February and December 2022, through semi-structured questionnaires prepared by researchers aimed at PHC professionals, managers and users. Descriptive analysis of the data, dispersion measures, statistical treatment was carried out using the SPSS software version 22.0. The results were presented in 3 articles, the first sought to investigate KT in the care of CNCDs from the perspective of PHC managers and professionals, with 58 professionals and 17 health managers, most participants were female, 50% professionals stated not having knowledge about KT, 41.2% of managers reported having heard about KT, however they did not know how to explain or define it. It was found that most did not receive management support to participate in training in KT with a focus on CNCDs.The second article intended to investigate how KT is directed at the care of CNCDs from the point of view of PHC users and professionals. 58 professionals and 55 users participated, the majority female, it was observed that users sought information by going to the UBS in person and through the community health agent, they did not have difficulties in understanding the guidelines passed on by the professionals, who adopted an easy language. understanding. According to the professionals, the KT occurred from the transfer of information during individual consultations. Article 3 aimed to report the experience of translating and disseminating knowledge through the use of digital communication tools in the care of chronic non-communicable diseases in PHC. To perform the KT, official databases regarding CNCDs were consulted. For the dissemination of knowledge, infographics, informational cards, videos, podcast and lay summaries were produced aimed at the target audience and disseminated on digital platforms and radio stations in the Trairi and Potengi region. The use of digital communication tools enabled a greater reach of the target audience, helping to promote health and facilitate access to information on CNCDs. Finally, the findings of the present study indicate that KT is an important tool that can favor the achievement of improvements in health services, through the dissemination of knowledge obtained in research and translated in a clear and understandable way, enabling the development of effective actions and help with decision making.