Atenção integral ao portador de doença falciforme: plano de ação na Estratégia Saúde da Família

Abstract

Sickle cell disease , the most common hereditary disease in Brazil , is a public health issue . In Brazil the disease is prevalent among blacks and browns and rarely among whites . It is characterized by the predominance of hemoglobin ( Hs ) S in red blood cells sickle cell anemia ( Hb SS ) . Clinical severity is variable , but a significant number of patients have the chronic and severe forms of the disease , which leads to multiple organ dysfunction . Early diagnosis by neonatal screening ( heel prick test ) and appropriate treatment provided by blood centers are key to reducing complications . Thus , this study aimed to develop an intervention project with the aim to empower and promote a multidisciplinary comprehensive care to patients with sickle cell disease team. To develop the plan , bibliographic research was conducted in the Virtual Health Library and the manuals for the Ministry of Health , with the folowing descriptors were used : Sickle Cell Disease ; Family Health Strategy ; Primary Care . The purpose of this study was therefore to build a specific plan of action in the County Ibirité Family Health Strategy , Minas Gerais in order to empower the primary care -givers and an to provide interdisciplinary care focused on resolving the patient with sickle cell disease .