Acompanhante acolhido: grupo de educação em saúde para acompanhantes de gestantes internadas

Abstract

One of the principles for human assistance to women's health is the inclusion of companion throughout the chain of labor and birth. The companion may be more than mere presence if allowed their active participation during the birth process. However, few services have joined this practice. This study aimed to implement a health education group for caregivers. It is an intervention project developed with five health professionals, three nurses, a social worker, a psychologist and 36 companions of pregnant women admitted to the Obstetric Clinic. For the implementation of the group, called "Project Welcomed Companion" were performed four times. The first was attended by two nurses, two dietitians, two social workers, a psychologist, a nursing technician and a SUS ombudsman, aiming to align ideas and strategies for the organization and implementation of the Group. The three subsequent meetings were conducted by professionals who participated in the first meeting, as agreed upon schedule, with approach directed at caregivers. The second phase was conducted by the social worker, with the theme "The role of chaperone," participating in gathering 10 patients. The third time was guided by a psychologist with the theme "What is to be a mother when it's a woman?" Is making this 13 companions. The fourth meeting was conducted by three nurses with the subject "The contribution of the companion during the pregnant woman's admission", with the participation of 13 companions. Data collection was through conducting a semistructured interview. Only four professionals answered the interview. The analysis of the speeches made by means of Content Analysis been based on the theoretical framework of Bardin. After perusal of the responses, three categories were elaborated: "escorts involved in the activities proposed by the Group; Strengthening bonds; and The importance of feeling valued. " It was noted on the data, the presence and active participation of the accompanying produced positive effects. Thus, such a proposal deserves to be encouraged with a view to the possibility of promoting enriching experiences to the woman, the companion and the health team.