Projeto de intervenção para redução do número de pacientes em uso de benzodiazepínicos na área de abrangência da equipe padre Geraldo Correa Silva Loureiro

Abstract

Benzodiazepines are medications used as anxiolytics and hypnotics to treat anxiety and insomnia. This medication is the most used psychotropic drug in Brazil, and it is widely used in the world. Misuse of benzodiazepines, such as indiscriminate use, self-medication, chronic use, or isolated use, is related to unwanted effects, such as dependence and tolerance phenomenon. The chronic use of this psychotropics is related to the occurrence of dementia, falls, sedation and respiratory depression. This scenario is also found in the coverage area of the Basic Health Unit Padre Geraldo Correa Silva Loureiro, from Cruzeiro da Fortaleza. In this Unit there are patients on chronic use of benzodiazepines to treat insomnia and anxiety and, also in this Unit, there are self-medication reports. Thus, this work aimed to present an intervention project to reduce the number of benzodiazepine users in the area covered by the Basic Health Unit Team. This plan was based on the Situational Strategic Planning and on bibliographic research held on the Virtual Health Library, within the LILACS, MEDLINE and HISA databases. The activities were: to request support from a mental health specialist for the health professionals and the population, promoting non-pharmacological conducts, such as psychotherapy, encouraging continuous education in Mental Health, educating the population about Mental Health, promoting physical activity and meditation. Thus, it is expected that the Intervention Plan can reduce the number of benzodiazepine users.