Projeto de intervenção para melhorar a avaliação e acompanhamento dos pacientes que utilizam benzodiazepínicos na equipe verde do Centro de Saúde Tirol em Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

Abstract

Benzodiazepines are psychotropic drugs that potentiate the effect of the gamma-aminobutyric acid neurotransmitter, which is the main inhibitor of the Central Nervous System, resulting in sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant and anticonvulsant properties. It is estimated that 50 million people make daily use of benzodiazepines, among them is a significant proportion of patients treated by the Green Team of the Tirol Health Center in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. However, the long-term use of this medication is controversial due to its side effects and physical dependence. Given this, the objective of this study is to develop an intervention plan to improve the assessment and follow-up of patients using benzodiazepines in the green team and enable the gradual withdrawal of these drugs and their replacement by other more appropriate drugs and / or non-drug therapies. The methodology used to elaborate the intervention project was the Situational Strategic Planning. In addition, a literature review and scientific data collection were conducted, based on the analysis of articles related to the subject. With the implementation of this project, it is intended that patients become aware of the adverse effects of benzodiazepines and are willing to discontinue the medication, with substitution for alternative therapies, as indicated in each case.