Projeto de intervenção para aumentar a adesão ao tratamento do Diabetes Mellitus na Unidade Básica de Saúde Pedra Vermelha no Município de Moeda

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Because it is mostly asymptomatic, it is usually diagnosed when an associated complication occurs. Adherence to the treatment of diabetes is a complex phenomenon, which depends on individual patient characteristics, health service, treatment and social factors. The objective of this work is to elaborate an intervention project to increase adherence to the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus at the Pedra Vermelha Basic Health Unit, in the municipality of Moeda/MG. The Intervention Project was prepared following the steps of Situational Strategic Planning. The bibliographic review of the theme was carried out using the following descriptors: diabetes mellitus, drug therapy, medication adherence, family health strategy, health planning. Actions are proposed to be carried out by the multiprofessional team and other actors of the intersectoral network, with the following objectives: to modify habits and lifestyles of the population; improving the patient's internal relationship, promoting increased self-esteem; increase the level of familiarity about DM; awareness of the acceptance of the disease; to modify the work strategy to attend the diabetes patients and to adapt reference flow and counter-referral; knowledge about the correct use of medications..