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0997/2012 - Psychotropic drugs in Family Health Strategy: profile of use, access and strategies to promote the rational use
Psicofármacos na Estratégia Saúde da Família: perfil de utilização, acesso e estratégias para a promoção do uso racional

Author:

• Bruno Simas da Rocha - Rocha, B.S. - Porto Alegre, RS - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - <bsroc@yahoo.com.br>

Co-author(s):

• Maria Cristina Werlang - Werlang, M.C. - Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul - Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul - <cristina.werlang@pucrs.br>

Thematic Area:

Epidemiologia

Abstract:

The use of psychotropic drugs is increasing, and in Brazil there are few studies investigating its use in the population and Primary Health Care (PHC). This study aimed to determine the prevalence and patterns of psychotropic drug use by patients of a Family Health Unit in Porto Alegre, through an observational, descriptive, retrospective and cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of patients who received prescription of psychotropic drugs and the data collected from medical records. The study included 329 patients, with prevalence of use of psychotropic drugs for 7.30%, mean age of 53.14 (SD = 18.58) years and 72% of females. The average number of prescribed drugs and psychotropic drugs per user was 3.56 (SD = 2.36) and 1.66 (SD = 0.90), respectively. The most widely used class was antidepressants, followed by antiepileptics, anxiolytics and antipsychotics. It is necessary to develop strategies to improve access, treatment of patients and rational use of psychotropic drugs, including the revision of lists of essential drugs and training of professionals in the PHC.

Keywords:

Psychotropic Drugs Family Health Primary Health Care Pharmacoepidemiology Mental Health

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Rocha, B.S., Werlang, M.C.. Psychotropic drugs in Family Health Strategy: profile of use, access and strategies to promote the rational use. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2012/Jul). [Citado em 27/09/2024]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/psychotropic-drugs-in-family-health-strategy-profile-of-use-access-and-strategies-to-promote-the-rational-use/10761



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