Rev. Soc. Bras. Enferm. Ped.2016;16(2):85-95.
Public Health and the Cuban Nursing: an experience report
DOI: 10.31508/1676-3793201600012
Abstract
Introduction:
Primary Health Care (PHC) in Cuba inspired the Brazilian model, namely the implementation of the family health strategy.
Objectives:
describe a technical visit to Cuban health services, to know the organization of the health care service, focusing on primary health care, specifically in maternal and child health services.
Method:
experience report on immersion course at the National School of Public Health in Havana, Cuba, with theoretical classes and technical visits in child health services, from primary to tertiary care, developed from a partnership of the Brazilian Society of Pediatric Nurses (SOBEP) with the Child Health Nursing Network (RED ENSI).
Results:
The operation of the Cuban care network was evidenced, with a focus on primary care as coordinator of care in the network.
Conclusion:
It is suggested the continuation of such exchanges, so that more nurses can know the reality of the health supply in that country.
Keywords: Child; Nursing; Pediatric nursing; Primary Health Care