Organização e gerenciamento de serviço multiprofissional de endoscopia digestiva alta

Abstract

Background: Although digestive endoscopy is one of the most recommended exams for the investigation of diseases of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum, and is considered an essential propedeutic method for the evaluation of lesions in these segments, when compared to European countries, Brazil has a deficit in the number of Endoscopy Services. If on one hand, the difficulty in obtaining this exam has a direct impact on the efficiency of public health and delays diagnosis and initiation of treatment, on the other hand, professionals face great difficulties in establishing such Services due to a lack of organizational knowledge, either owing to numerous regulations required by inspection agencies or to a lack of perception of the needs of the environment. There is no book available on the topic, only one-off, “loose” research materials on the internet. Then, why not compile those materials into a practical book that allows for quick and easy consultation for the organization of an Endoscopy Service and that is of interest to all the actors involved in such health practice scenario, allowing for improvements in efficiency, effectiveness and impact on the provision of services? Objective: Creation of a technical book with guidelines for multidisciplinary teams providing Endoscopy Services. Methods: Literature review with research on papers from the following databases: Virtual Health Library (VHL), MEDLINE, SCIELO and LILACS, searching for these descriptors: “Endoscopy”, “Digestive”, “Service”, in addition to searches in specialized books, endoscopy medical societies, and in government, deontological and legal websites. Results/Conclusions: The book was written and peer reviewed by the permanent faculty of the HUGV-EBSERH-UFAM and advised by the professors of the Post- Graduate Program in Surgery – PPGRACI – UFAM, Medical Residence Program in Gastroenterology, Digestive Surgery, Anesthesiology, Nursing and Nursing Technician Schools, and Social Services Faculties. The book will be available both in printed and electronic formats, to provide access to all health professionals who deal with endoscopy in capitals and in the countryside of our country.