A importância dos grupos de educação em Saúde na Atenção Básica/Estratégia Saúde da Família

Abstract

The work groups in health education is an alternative to individual healthcare practices. These actions favor the enhancement of all involved, not just on a personal as well as in professional, through the appreciation of diverse knowledge and the possibility to intervene creatively in the process of health and illness. For these reasons it is born interest in seeking knowledge and expand this knowledge by working in groups. The aim of this study was to check the literature the importance of groups in health education in primary care. Between February and August 2013 for the preparation of this study was a literature review of articles, books and manuals available on the internet through the database LILACS (Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences), SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online) and works CBT CEABSF (Specialization Course in primary Care family Health) and using health education, health promotion, family health, collective actions and care as keywords to select items. Where were selected articles published in the last 20 years. The results are seen in groups of health education, when used with group dynamics thematic meetings with predefined themes, privileging the communicational interaction, so there is an exchange of knowledge and expertise, as the subjects become and assist in transformation of others, seeking autonomy, citizenship and interdisciplinarity. To serve these groups the team must believe, like building and educational activities to fill gaps that interfere with self-care and narrow the relationships between patients and health workers. Thus we conclude that the gains through working groups on health education in primary care, are indisputable, especially when there is awareness of the necessity of combining the diffusion of knowledge, the ability to plan and deal with people, and yet, the attitude to the maintenance of groups and identification of problems.