O impacto da Covid-19 nas práticas de enfermeiras da Atenção Primária à Saúde no município do Rio de Janeiro

Abstract

The objective was to know the impacts caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in Primary Health Care units, as well as in the practices developed by nurses. The data are part of a multicentric national survey, which investigated several characteristics of nursing practices throughout Brazil. Qualitative in nature, this study analyzed 11 interviews with nurses who worked in a region of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Obtained based on a semi-structured script, the data were transcribed and interpreted according to Content Analysis. The biggest challenge during the pandemic was the loss of contact with the patient, fragmenting the bond. Add to this factor the reduction of groups, reorganization of the service in primary care, psychic exhaustion and increased mental health demands among users. With the post-pandemic period, the interviewees point to the appreciation of contact with the user, based on the longitudinality of care. The impact of nurses' actions on the good results of primary care is evident, especially with regard to the Covid-19 pandemic. For better performance of work nurses, it is imperative that the municipal management recognizes its role in the results of population coverage in Brazilian Health Sistem.