Diário de campo do agente comunitário de saúde: relato de experiência

Abstract

This is an experience report on using Field Diary of Community Health Agents (CHA) in a family health team in the city of Serro/MG. The use of the Diary was established in mid-2005 as a way of recording activities conducted by CHA during their visits. Were recorded all visits and activities and provided guidance, also particular observations of the professional. Over time we found a new role for the Diary: to be a way of communication between the nurse and the CHA. Were reviewed 25 Diaries of six CHAs, from the years 2009 and 2010, and removed the reports that best demonstrate this new feature of the instrument. It was observed that the use allows the knowledge of practices and opinions of the CHA, and showed particularities of the community and users that would possibly focus away from the team. It is suggested that further analysis of the reports for greater understanding of the meanings of beliefs, symbols and practices popular evidenced, seeking a greater understanding of the community assisted.