Abstract

RUEDA, Marjory Furlan  and  SILVA, Silmara Carneiro e. The Role of the Social Worker at the Discharge of the Hospital Universitário Regional dos Campos Gerais in the Context of Humanization and Integrality in Health. Pesqui. prát. psicossociais [online]. 2021, vol.16, n.1, pp. 1-18. ISSN 1809-8908.

The research aims to understand the role of the Social Worker at the hospital discharge of the Hospital Universitário Regional dos Campos Gerais (HURCG). The study has an exploratory and qualitative nature. The data form and the focus group were used as methodological procedures for data collection. To interpret the data acquired in the focus group, thematic content analysis was used. It was verified that the role of the Social Worker in the HURCG pervades the emergency and complex cases and problem solving are the determining factors in the relationship between Social Workers and other professionals and patients on discharge from HURCG. It was noted that the Social Worker is considered as one of the essential professionals in planning hospital discharge. In addition, the articulation with the service network and the principles of humanization and integrality in care were essential in this process.

Keywords : Health Care; Professional social workers; Hospital discharge.

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