Estratégias terapêuticas para pacientes com Diabetes Mellitus na ESF Nossa Senhora do Carmo, Araripina-PE: enfoque no autocuidado e intervenção prática

Abstract

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a disease caused by insufficient insulin production or poor insulin absorption. In Brazil, more than 13 million individuals live with DM, representing about 6.9% of the country's population. On a global scale, approximately 382 million people live with the disease (8.3%), and by 2035 this number could reach 592 million, highlighting DM as an important cause of global morbidity and mortality. The implementation of a self-care program within Primary Health Care (PHC) aims to empower patients to take an active role in managing their health, increasing their autonomy and improving their health status. Objective: To implement and evaluate an intervention program for individuals with DM from the Family Health Strategy (FHS) unit Nossa Senhora do Carmo, focusing on self-care, in order to improve disease control and enhance patients’ quality of life through their active participation in managing their own health condition. Method: For the development of this Intervention Plan, the Situational Strategic Planning (SSP) method will be used, following the following steps: strategic planning, literature review, selection of the target population, application of evaluation instruments, and, finally, identification of critical issues. Expected Results: The expected outcomes aim not only to improve DM control among patients of the Nossa Senhora do Carmo FHS unit but also to enhance their quality of life and promote autonomy in self-care, in addition to fostering multidisciplinary participation within the unit. Final Considerations: The implementation of this intervention project represents a valuable opportunity to improve the management of Diabetes Mellitus in the community served by the Nossa Senhora do Carmo FHS unit. The proposed interventions were planned based on evidence and on the patients’ real context, seeking to address the critical factors that hinder DM control. Continuous evaluation of results and the ability to adjust interventions as needed will ensure the project’s effectiveness and long-term sustainability.