Comunicação e saúde: a construção de um módulo de comunicação para residentes do SUS

Abstract

The objective of this study was to develop a Communication and Health module to be integrated into the Multiprofessional Residency Program in Family Health at the Capixaba Institute for Teaching, Research, and Innovation in Health (ICEPi), affiliated with the Espírito Santo State Health Department (Sesa). To this end, a Case Study methodology and Content Analysis were employed to examine courses and disciplines related to Communication and Health offered in Brazil, alongside interviews conducted with ICEPi managers, residents, and users of the Unified Health System (SUS). The study drew on theoretical frameworks from the fields of Communication and Health, Educommunication, and Permanent Health Education (EPS) to explore how research in Communication and Health can contribute to the training of health professionals working within the SUS. The research involved mapping studies and initiatives in Educommunication within the health sector, as well as Communication and Health strategies aimed at healthcare professionals. Interviews were also conducted to capture the perspectives of managers, residents, and SUS users regarding the relevance of the theme. Based on this body of work, a proposal for a Communication and Health module was developed, incorporating insights from the literature review, prior initiatives, and the perspectives gathered through the interviews with professionals and SUS users.