Estudo avaliativo da estrutura dos CAPS da Região Sul do Brasil: contribuições para a saúde mental.

Abstract

Study census descriptive character, which has the objective of better understanding of the Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS) existing structure adequacy according to Decree 336/2002. The methodology used was based on the Donabedian’s theoretical model. The self-fulfilled questionnaire was answered by 76.62% of southern Brazil’s coordinators from June 2011 to November 2012 and analyzed through STATA 12.0. Physical resources and equipment were present in over 50% of CAPS. Regarding human resources it was founded serious deficiencies such as lack of professional nurses in 11 CAPS. Coordinators from more than 50% of studied CAPS consider the environment as good or excellent. The results have shown that the majority of coordinators are women (84%), professional Psychologists (38%) and Postgraduate (68%). We have identified that 33.19% of coordinators work in other places and gratification is mentioned by 56.40% of them. To get to know the structure local conditions is essential to achieve the solidification of process and results. Being the structure an important evaluation parameter this study will provide a detailed knowledge of CAPS, regarding its organization and functioning. The collected results can be used as a strategy basis to support initiatives of CAPS improvement and qualification.