Evaluation of the Responsiveness Index of the Family Health Strategy in rural areas
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https://doi.org/10.1590/s1980-220x2017020203316Keywords:
Family Health Strategy, Rural Population, Health Evaluation, Primary Health Care, Primary Care Nursing, Quality of Health CareAbstract
Objective To evaluate the responsiveness of Family Health Strategy units in the rural area of the Federal District registered in the National Program for Improvement of Access and Quality of Basic Care. Method Descriptive study, which used a questionnaire to evaluate the following dimensions: a) respect for people: dignity, confidentiality of information, autonomy, communication; b) customer orientation: facilities, choice of the professional, agile service and social support. Results The users’ assessment of responsiveness was 0.755. The dimensions related to respect for people received an index of 0.814 and customer orientation was 0.599. Conclusion Care is given that shows respect for human dignity, but progress needs to be made in building confidentiality and the autonomy of users. Infrastructure is poor and care is not agile, highlighting the need for greater investments in rural areas.Downloads
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2018-01-01
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Shimizu, H. E., Trindade, J. de S., Mesquita, M. S. de, & Ramos, M. C. (2018). Evaluation of the Responsiveness Index of the Family Health Strategy in rural areas. Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 52, e03316. https://doi.org/10.1590/s1980-220x2017020203316