Therapeutic care by the nursing staff at a psychosocial care center

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the performance of nurses in relation to the therapeutic accompaniment provided at a Psychosocial Care Center in the Municipality of Campinas, SP. The methodology consisted of documental research and recorded semi structured interviews. It was verified that the nurses' performance was not based on any psychoanalytical theory and that they often used subjective strategies to handle situations that arose during therapeutic activities.

Mental Health; Psychiatric nursing; Nursing care