Fragilidades e potencialidades da prática do cuidado na polí­tica pública do consultório na rua

Abstract

The homeless person is a public health problem in Brazil and with the complexity of this assistance, the Consultório na Rua is an important device in the care of this population. The care practices carried out by the teams are guided by weaknesses and potential. Objective to identify in the scientific productions the weaknesses and potentialities of the practice of care within the Public Policies of the Consultório na Rua. This is a descriptive, exploratory, qualitative study, type of integrative literature review, the time frame was established between 2012 to 2019. After the selection process, the articles were analyzed using the Laurence Bardin Method. Weaknesses related to access to the network, lack of material and human resources, prejudice and resistance in assisting people living on the streets were identified. Regarding the potential, the bond, the multidisciplinary team and self-care, having the nurse as a professional in the planning of actions. We conclude that there is a need for continuing education, deconstruction of the social imaginary and availability of resources about weaknesses. The nurse is inserted in this public policy as a motivating agent and articulator of changes.