INTERSECTORAL PRACTICES BETWEEN MULTIPROFESSIONAL RESIDENTS IN FAMILY HEALTH AND THE SOCIAL ASSISTANCE REFERENCE CENTER

Abstract

Intersectoriality comprises the articulation between several sectors where together they work in an integrated manner, establishing co-responsibility and bonds. Considering that intersectoral partnerships are powerful mediators and strengthening, this study aimed to report the performance of multiprofessional resident professionals in Family Health in the construction of intersectoral partnerships with the Reference Center for Social Assistance. The study is an experience report, in descriptive modality, in which the lived experiences were extracted from the Reflective Portfolio between the years 2021 and 2022. Meetings were held between teams and health promotion activities for the assisted, with the main methodology being the conversation wheels. Therefore, it is verified that the construction of intersectoral partnerships stimulated teamwork, communication and promoted interprofessional collaborative practice; ensured the joint participation of the health and social assistance sectors in commemorative events, awareness campaigns and health education activities; allowed the realization of individual visits in the spaces; ensured comfort, welcoming, privacy and comprehensive care to individuals by stimulating self-care, autonomy, co-responsibility and empowerment. This requires the finding that, despite the difficulties faced, such as the predominance of the biomedical model in the Family Health Unit and the focus on the Bolsa Família Program, resident professionals were able to build the intersectoral partnership between the Family Health Unit and the Social Assistance Reference Center.