Estudo das doenças crônicas sob a ótica da qualidade em saúde: aspectos metodológicos / Study of chronic diseases from the perspective of quality in health: methodological aspects
To describe the methodological aspects and sample design of the Study of Chronic Diseases from the perspective of quality in health (Edoc-Quali). Consisting of surveys of four distinct populations coordinators of Primary Health Care units, professionals from the Family Health Strategy (FHS) teams, users registered in the FHS with arterial hypertension; and users registered in the FHS with type 2 diabetes mellitus. 30 managers and 338 participated professionals who answered perceptions about the physical structure and work process of the team with the application of PCATool-Brasil and data related to the care process for these patients. As for the study with users, 672 people with SAH and 324 with DM2 were interviewed, in addition to physical assessment, collection of biological material and electrocardiogram. The assessment of the quality of care according to managers and professionals, and the results obtained from service users, contributes to the control of complications.