Análise do uso indiscriminado de psicofármacos na atenção primária em Coromandel/MG: uma revisão da literatura

Abstract

The increased use of psychotropic drugs is a problem throughout the world. Thus, the study is relevant to the Family Health Strategy since this problem is a reality in our society and is a concern for the health sector. The objective of this research was to address the role of primary care in patient care with psychological distress preventing inappropriate use of psychotropic drugs through a narrative review of scientific articles that addressed the topic. The survey of this bibliography is given in the databases LILACS, SCIELO and BDENF with descriptors: Pharmacotherapy. Mental health. Primary health care. Also included in this search bibliographies Ministry of Health analysis of the material allowed to say that the number of people users of these drugs is considerable, due to lack of projects for this audience in order to discourage the continued use of psychotropic drugs, lack of integration among mental health professionals, family and society; lack of training of health professionals to deal with these patients and the lack of links patients with their health unit. The planning actions for the quality of life of users, availability of other forms of treatment and awareness of psychiatric diagnoses may contribute to the rational use of these medications and conscious. Health professionals involved in this process should take preventive, limiting the use of psychotropic drugs to their true indications. Another key strategy is to work with groups.