Integraçõa da Saúde Bucal no atendimento a pacientes com Doenças Crônicas Não Transmissíveis (DCNT): proposta de capacitação para Profissionais de Saúde em Monte Negro, Rondônia.

Abstract

This study proposes an intervention focused on training physicians and dentists at Basic Health Units (UBS) in the municipality of Monte Negro, Rondônia, to identify and manage oral manifestations in patients with Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs), such as high blood pressure and diabetes mellitus. With approximately 50 million Brazilians affected by these conditions, the prevalence of these diseases has been increasing, as reported by the Ministry of Health in 2018. The shortage of oral health professionals in the Unified Health System (SUS) results in inadequate care, leading patients to seek medical services for oral complaints, such as xerostomia and wound healing difficulties. The study proposes the administration of questionnaires to map the difficulties faced by professionals regarding the oral manifestations of these pathologies. Based on this identification, multidisciplinary training will be conducted to improve knowledge about the relationship between NCDs and oral health. This intervention is expected to not only increase professionals' ability to recognize and treat these manifestations but also promote a more comprehensive and humanized approach to care for SUS users. The results obtained can inform the formulation of public policies that encourage the integration of dental care into primary care, contributing to more comprehensive and effective care for the population. Ultimately, the goal is to improve patients' quality of life and provide more effective control of NCDs, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between health care areas. This initiative is essential to ensure that oral health care is considered an integral part of the management of chronic conditions, thus promoting more comprehensive and patient-centered care.