Key research themes
1. How does the Family Health Strategy (FHS) impact access to and continuity of primary care in diverse populations?
This research theme investigates how the Family Health Strategy model influences the establishment of a usual source of care (USC), longitudinal care, and equitable access to health services. It is crucial in middle-income countries like Brazil, where health system reforms aim to improve comprehensive and continuous primary care, especially in underserved populations.
2. What are the challenges and facilitators in operationalizing family-centered care within the Family Health Strategy context?
This area examines how family-centered care principles are enacted by healthcare professionals in FHS teams, the roles families play in managing care, and the organizational and professional barriers and facilitators that influence effective family health interventions. Understanding these factors is vital for improving collaboration and health outcomes.
3. How can interdisciplinary training and preventive family-focused interventions be integrated into the Family Health Strategy to improve health outcomes?
This theme addresses the need for interdisciplinary education and training approaches to foster collaborative care with families in primary care, and the embedding of evidence-based preventive family interventions within the Family Health framework to extend reach and optimize health promotion and disease prevention at the household level.