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This case study aimed to characterize the Specialized Component of Pharmaceutical Services (CEAF) organization in four Brazilian states from diverse regions of the country. Data were collected with representatives of CEAF management from states in different regions, who answered a 21-question questionnaire on scope, organization, financing, hurdles, and facilitators. This information was complemented with data from national health surveys, DataSUS, the applied resources, and socioeconomic indicators. Differences were observed between states on issues such as the proportion of users and the decentralization of services. These characteristics seem to be related to the level of development concerning the socioeconomic indicators used. Advances in access to medicines were highlighted, despite the difficulties complying with the CEAF's objectives, such as insufficient resources, the qualification of human resources, and the provision of necessary visits and exams. The results point to advances, different forms of organization and highlight the need for more in-depth studies on the clinical and economic outcomes achieved as a strategy to outline solutions to achieve the comprehensive and equal care for users.
Este estudo de caso visou caracterizar a organização do Componente Especializado da Assistência Farmacêutica (CEAF) em quatro estados, de diferentes regiões do país. A coleta de dados foi realizada junto a representantes da gestão do CEAF, os quais responderam um questionário com 20 perguntas sobre: abrangência, organização, financiamento, barreiras e facilitadores. Essas informações foram complementadas com dados de inquéritos nacionais de saúde, do DataSUS, os valores investidos e indicadores socioeconômicos. Observaram-se diferenças entre os estados em questões como a proporção de usuários e a descentralização dos serviços. Estas características parecem estar relacionadas com o grau de desenvolvimento em termos dos indicadores socioeconômicos utilizados. Destacaram-se avanços no acesso a medicamentos, apesar das dificuldades para o cumprimento dos objetivos do CEAF, como a insuficiência de recursos, de qualificação da força de trabalho e da oferta de consultas e exames necessários. Os resultados indicam avanços, diferentes formas de organização e destacam a necessidade de estudos mais aprofundados relativos aos resultados clínicos e econômicos alcançados, como uma estratégia para traçar soluções para o atendimento integral e equânime dos usuários.
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Pharmaceutical Services , Brazil , Health Services Accessibility , Health Surveys , Humans , Organizations , Socioeconomic Factors , WorkforceABSTRACT
Resumo Este estudo de caso visou caracterizar a organização do Componente Especializado da Assistência Farmacêutica (CEAF) em quatro estados, de diferentes regiões do país. A coleta de dados foi realizada junto a representantes da gestão do CEAF, os quais responderam um questionário com 20 perguntas sobre: abrangência, organização, financiamento, barreiras e facilitadores. Essas informações foram complementadas com dados de inquéritos nacionais de saúde, do DataSUS, os valores investidos e indicadores socioeconômicos. Observaram-se diferenças entre os estados em questões como a proporção de usuários e a descentralização dos serviços. Estas características parecem estar relacionadas com o grau de desenvolvimento em termos dos indicadores socioeconômicos utilizados. Destacaram-se avanços no acesso a medicamentos, apesar das dificuldades para o cumprimento dos objetivos do CEAF, como a insuficiência de recursos, de qualificação da força de trabalho e da oferta de consultas e exames necessários. Os resultados indicam avanços, diferentes formas de organização e destacam a necessidade de estudos mais aprofundados relativos aos resultados clínicos e econômicos alcançados, como uma estratégia para traçar soluções para o atendimento integral e equânime dos usuários.
Abstract This case study aimed to characterize the Specialized Component of Pharmaceutical Services (CEAF) organization in four Brazilian states from diverse regions of the country. Data were collected with representatives of CEAF management from states in different regions, who answered a 21-question questionnaire on scope, organization, financing, hurdles, and facilitators. This information was complemented with data from national health surveys, DataSUS, the applied resources, and socioeconomic indicators. Differences were observed between states on issues such as the proportion of users and the decentralization of services. These characteristics seem to be related to the level of development concerning the socioeconomic indicators used. Advances in access to medicines were highlighted, despite the difficulties complying with the CEAF's objectives, such as insufficient resources, the qualification of human resources, and the provision of necessary visits and exams. The results point to advances, different forms of organization and highlight the need for more in-depth studies on the clinical and economic outcomes achieved as a strategy to outline solutions to achieve the comprehensive and equal care for users.
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Humans , Pharmaceutical Services , Socioeconomic Factors , Brazil , Organizations , Health Surveys , Workforce , Health Services AccessibilityABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Only few studies have analyzed the pharmaceutical workforce in primary healthcare centers, and a global recommendation calls for better understanding of the trends that shape workforce development and capacity. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the distribution of the pharmaceutical workforce in primary healthcare centers in the national health system [Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS)] in Brazil. METHODS: The study was conducted using data from the National Survey on Access, Use and Promotion of Rational Use of Medicines in Brazil. Secondary data referring to the socioeconomic indicators of each municipality were obtained from national public databases. Data stratification in geographic regions was considered, and data on workers in the management of the municipal pharmaceutical services and medicines dispensing centers were analyzed. Crude and adjusted prevalence ratios were calculated by Poisson regression in the study investigating the factors associated with low and high-density pharmacists per 10,000 inhabitants. RESULTS: The results showed that most Brazilian municipalities have a rate of 1 or more pharmacist per 10,000 inhabitants in primary healthcare public facilities, with a higher concentration of pharmacists in small municipalities. Even in Brazilian municipalities with lower economic capacity, the conditions of access to medicines and pertinent information on medicines were directly related to the number of pharmacists available in these centers. CONCLUSIONS: This study showed a high number of pharmacists in the public health system. The higher density of pharmacists in primary healthcare public facilities correlated to increased access to medicines information and better municipal social development
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Unified Health System , Community Pharmacy Services , Health Services Needs and Demand , Pharmacists/supply & distribution , Health Care Surveys , Drug Utilization , BrazilABSTRACT
This paper presents application of an indicator protocol to assessment of current levels of governance capacity of the Specialized Component of Pharmaceutical Services (CEAF) in a state of the South of Brazil. We chose the theoretical referential of 'governance capacity' proposed by Carlos Matus, which reflects in the concepts of management capacity and pharmaceutical service management, due to the perception of a need to overcome the fragmentation and technicist reductionism that we believe has been imposed on the area of pharmaceutical services. Data was collected using the protocol in 74 municipal or state units. The results of the analysis indicate that the currently existing governance capacity needs improvement in all three dimensions that were evaluated, principally in relation to the aspects that seek sustainability of the governance. The model and the protocol used indicate a way forward for governance of pharmaceutical service by proposing a change from the technicist-logistical focus to an emphasis on strategic and political actions, or ones which foster greater participation and autonomy. With these results in hand, it will be possible to develop strategies for improvement of access to medicines in the SUS, in the sense that the CEAF becomes able to guarantee integrality of medicines treatments.
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Capacity Building , National Health Programs/organization & administration , Pharmaceutical Services/organization & administration , Brazil , Cross-Sectional Studies , Health Services Accessibility , Humans , Models, Organizational , PoliticsABSTRACT
Resumo Este artigo apresenta a aplicação de um protocolo de indicadores para a avaliação da capacidade de gestão do Componente Especializado da Assistência Farmacêutica (CEAF) em um estado do Sul do Brasil. A escolha do referencial teórico de capacidade de governo de Carlos Matus, refletido no conceito de capacidade de gestão e de gestão da assistência farmacêutica, tem por base a necessidade de superar a fragmentação e a redução tecnicista imposta à área. A aplicação do protocolo envolveu a coleta de dados em 74 unidades (municipais ou estaduais). Os resultados das análises indicam que a capacidade de gestão necessita de avanços nas três dimensões avaliadas, principalmente em relação aos aspectos que visam à sustentabilidade da gestão. O modelo e o protocolo utilizados trazem avanços para a gestão da assistência farmacêutica ao propor uma mudança do foco técnico-logístico, para as ações de natureza estratégica e política, ou que fomentem maior participação e autonomia. De posse dos resultados poder-se-á desenvolver estratégias para a qualificação do acesso a medicamentos no SUS, no sentido de que o CEAF se torne capaz de garantir a integralidade dos tratamentos medicamentosos.
Abstract This paper presents application of an indicator protocol to assessment of current levels of governance capacity of the Specialized Component of Pharmaceutical Services (CEAF) in a state of the South of Brazil. We chose the theoretical referential of 'governance capacity' proposed by Carlos Matus, which reflects in the concepts of management capacity and pharmaceutical service management, due to the perception of a need to overcome the fragmentation and technicist reductionism that we believe has been imposed on the area of pharmaceutical services. Data was collected using the protocol in 74 municipal or state units. The results of the analysis indicate that the currently existing governance capacity needs improvement in all three dimensions that were evaluated, principally in relation to the aspects that seek sustainability of the governance. The model and the protocol used indicate a way forward for governance of pharmaceutical service by proposing a change from the technicist-logistical focus to an emphasis on strategic and political actions, or ones which foster greater participation and autonomy. With these results in hand, it will be possible to develop strategies for improvement of access to medicines in the SUS, in the sense that the CEAF becomes able to guarantee integrality of medicines treatments.
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Humans , Pharmaceutical Services/organization & administration , Capacity Building , National Health Programs/organization & administration , Politics , Brazil , Cross-Sectional Studies , Models, Organizational , Health Services AccessibilityABSTRACT
Esta publicação apresenta o processo de construção e aplicação de um protocolo de indicadores para a avaliação da capacidade de gestão do Componente Especializado da Assistência Farmacêutica (CEAF),
