Best Practices in Maternal and Child Health from the Perspective of Healthcare Professionals

Objective: To understand healthcare professionals’ perception of best practices in maternal and child health. Materials and methods: This qualitative exploratory-descriptive study was conducted between December 2020 and March 2021. The study corpus consisted of 23 healthcare professionals from south...

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Published in:Aquichan 2023-01, Vol.23 (1), p.1-15
Main Authors: Santini, Tanise Pereira, Muhlen, Elisa Sampaio Von, Marchiori, Mara Regina Caino Teixeira, Kruel, Cristina Saling, Backes, Dirce Stein
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Best practice
Childrens health
Content analysis
Continuing education
Data analysis
Data collection
Education
Health care
Maternal & child health
Medical personnel
Mortality
Obstetrics
Pregnancy
Prenatal care
Professionals
Questionnaires
Womens health
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Summary:Objective: To understand healthcare professionals’ perception of best practices in maternal and child health. Materials and methods: This qualitative exploratory-descriptive study was conducted between December 2020 and March 2021. The study corpus consisted of 23 healthcare professionals from southern Brazil. Data were collected using a semi-structured script and coded based on Minayo’s thematic content analysis proposed. Results: Data analysis enabled the delimitation of two thematic categories: “best practices in maternal and child health: from idealization to accomplishment” and “strategies to qualify the maternal and child healthcare network.” Conclusions: Healthcare professionals recognize the relevance of best practices in maternal and child health, although this process must be expanded and consolidated. Continuing education, hospitality, ambiance, improved access, and the professional-user connection stand out among the qualifying strategies.
ISSN:1657-5997
2027-5374
DOI:10.5294/aqui.2023.23.1.2