PHYSIOTHERAPY AND ITS PRAXIS IN PRIMARY CARE: A STUDY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS IN THE AREA OF HEALTH AT A UNIVERSITY PUBLIC IN BAHIA

Abstract

The present study aimed to identify the of undergraduate and faculty members perceptions of integration and Physiotherapist praxis in primary care in the area of health a University in Bahia. Methodology: A qualitative approach presents a socio-historical perspective, in which ten individuals were interviewed using semi - structured interviews were divided into two groups , of which group I was composed of students, by group II teachers . The data were generated from the content analysis . According to the research participants the presence of the therapist in the family health strategy is required, but we could observe a blurring of the work object of this person , especially when you need interdisciplinary action, and culturally a rehabilitative practice be established. Thus, it is important to have an immediate change in vocational education of physiotherapists, greater awareness of the role and importance of this professionals in primary care research in addition to promoting the debate involving the need of the user.