| Autor: |
Manca LCM; Department of Production Engineering, Federal University of São Carlos, Sorocaba, Brazil., Fontes ARM; Department of Production Engineering, Federal University of São Carlos, Sorocaba, Brazil., Guimarães MRN; Department of Production Engineering, Federal University of São Carlos, Sorocaba, Brazil., Sigahi TFAC; Department of Production Engineering, Federal University of São Carlos, Sorocaba, Brazil.; School of Mechanical Engineering, State University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil., Saltorato P; Department of Production Engineering, Federal University of São Carlos, Sorocaba, Brazil., Rodrigues DDS; Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Brasília, Ceilândia, Brazil., Vieira MHP; Department of Production Engineering, Polytechnic School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil., Tessarini Júnior G; School of Economics, Business Administration, and Accounting, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil., Kawasaki BC; Department of Production Engineering, Polytechnic School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. |
| Abstrakt: |
This paper investigates the challenges faced by health professionals working with children with disabilities, with the aim of identifying areas for improvement. Employing a focus group method, the study involved knowledge levelling, discussions, problematization, cause formulation, and validation. A diverse team of ten professionals participated, including physiotherapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, nursing technicians, and social workers. Findings reveal organisational inflexibility in appointment scheduling, lack of deadlines affecting case monitoring, and the mental strain of immediate clinical responses. Effective communication and multidisciplinary care emerge as beneficial. Proposed improvements include flexible space utilisation, enhanced room design, structured collaboration training, role clarification, parent partnerships, flexible scheduling, and continuous professional development. This study unveils unique challenges and rewards in the healthcare environment, offering insights into causative factors and practical strategies for enhancing the work of health professionals working with children with disabilities. |
