Psychiatric reform in the state of Ceara: a case description

By employing systematic and nonparticipating observation, the research aimed at studying the operation of a new mental health service in the state of Ceará, Brazil, and obtaining indicators of its continuity and stability. It was concluded that the service is still trying to find its field of action...

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Published in:Revista latino-americana de enfermagem 1997-05, Vol.5 (Suppl), p.45-50
Main Authors: Pontes, P A, Fraga, M de N
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Brazil
Continuity of Patient Care - standards
Health Care Reform - organization & administration
Health Services Research
Hospitalization
Humans
Mental Health Services - standards
Nursing
Personnel Staffing and Scheduling
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Summary:By employing systematic and nonparticipating observation, the research aimed at studying the operation of a new mental health service in the state of Ceará, Brazil, and obtaining indicators of its continuity and stability. It was concluded that the service is still trying to find its field of action, opposing to unnecessary psychiatric hospitalization but the excessive number of patients the small number of professionals living at the place and the unrealiable job contract jeopardize its future.
ISSN:0104-1169