RESUMEN: Objetivo: Identificar a partir de la literatura científica los cuidados de Enfermería brindados a personas con obesidad sometidas a cirugía bariátrica. Método: Revisión integrativa de la literatura, se realizaron búsquedas de julio a agosto/2021 en cuatro bases de datos: MEDLINE, LILACS, BDENF y EMBASE. La pregunta de investigación fue delimitada a través de la estrategia PICo, considerando: P - Pacientes con obesidad; I - Atención de Enfermería; Co - Pacientes obesos sometidos a cirugía bariátrica. Se elaboró la siguiente pregunta: "¿Cuáles son los principales cuidados de Enfermería en pacientes con obesidad sometidos a cirugía bariátrica?". Criterios de inclusión artículos primarios que cumplieron con la pregunta orientadora; disponible en su totalidad; durante el período de 2016 a 2021; Idiomas portugués, inglés y español. Criterios de exclusión literatura gris, estudios que no respondieron a la pregunta orientadora. Los resultados de la búsqueda fueron analizados e interpretados. Resultados: 14 artículos fueron incluidos en la síntesis de la investigación. El análisis de los resultados mostró que los cuidados de Enfermería prestados a las personas sometidas a cirugía bariátrica fueron identificados en el período preoperatorio: educación en salud sobre el procedimiento quirúrgico y posibles complicaciones; y en el postoperatorio: pautas para aliviar la ansiedad. En el período intraoperatorio no se mencionaron los procedimientos de atención. Conclusión: Considerando, por lo tanto, la presentación de resultados, los hallazgos demuestran la inequívoca necesidad e importancia de incorporar nuevas tecnologías en el cuidado de Enfermería; promover la formación de habilidades y destrezas de los integrantes del equipo, además de realizar nuevas investigaciones que permitan ampliar la actuación del equipo de Enfermería en el cuidado de los pacientes sometidos a cirugía bariátrica.

RESUMO: Objetivo: Identificar a partir da literatura científica os cuidados de Enfermagem prestados as pessoas com obesidade submetidas à cirurgia bariátrica. Método: Revisão integrativa da literatura, buscas foram realizadas em julho a agosto/2021 em quatro bases de dados: MEDLINE, LILACS, BDENF e EMBASE. Delimitou-se a questão de pesquisa por meio da estratégia PICo, considerada: P - Pacientes com obesidade; I - Cuidados de Enfermagem; Co - Obesos submetidos à cirurgia bariátrica. Elaborou-se a seguinte questão: "Quais os principais cuidados de Enfermagem em pacientes com obesidade que foram submetidos à cirurgia bariátrica?". Critérios de inclusão artigos primários que atenderam a questão norteadora; disponíveis na íntegra; durante o período de 2016 a 2021; idiomas português, inglês e espanhol. Critérios de exclusão literaturas cinzentas, estudos que não respondessem à questão norteadora. Os resultados das buscas foram analisados e interpretados. Resultados: Foram incluídos 14 artigos na síntese da pesquisa. Análise dos resultados permitiu evidenciar que os cuidados de Enfermagem prestados às pessoas submetidas à cirurgia bariátrica foram identificados nos períodos pré-operatório: educação em saúde quanto ao procedimento cirúrgico e possíveis complicações; e no pós-operatório: orientações para aliviar ansiedade. No período intraoperatório, não foram citados quais cuidados são realizados. Conclusão: Considerando, portanto, a exposição dos resultados, os achados demonstram a inequívoca necessidade e a importância da incorporação de novas tecnologias nos cuidados de Enfermagem; promover a capacitação das competências e habilidades dos integrantes da equipe, além da realização de novas pesquisas que permitam ampliar a atuação da equipe de Enfermagem no atendimento a pacientes submetidos à cirurgia bariátrica.

ABSTRACT: Objective: To identify from the scientific literature the Nursing care provided to people with obesity undergoing bariatric surgery. Method: Integrative literature review, searches were carried out from July to August/2021 in four databases: MEDLINE, LILACS, BDENF and EMBASE. The research question was delimited through the PICo strategy, considering P - Patients with obesity; I - Nursing care; Co - Obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery. The following question was elaborated: "What are the main Nursing care in patients with obesity who underwent bariatric surgery?". Inclusion criteria primary articles that met the guiding question; available in full; during the period from 2016 to 2021; Portuguese, English and Spanish languages. Exclusion criteria gray literature, studies that did not respond to the guiding question. Search results were analyzed and interpreted. Results: 14 articles were included in the research synthesis. Analysis of the results showed that the Nursing care provided to people undergoing bariatric surgery was identified in the preoperative period: health education regarding the surgical procedure and possible complications; and in the postoperative period: guidelines for relieving anxiety. In the intraoperative period, care procedures were not mentioned. Conclusion: Considering, therefore, the presentation of results, the findings demonstrate the unequivocal need for and importance of incorporating new technologies in Nursing care; promote the training of skills and abilities of team members, in addition to carrying out new research that allows expanding the performance of the Nursing team in the care of patients undergoing bariatric surgery.

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar o local de nascimento dos prematuros com menos de 34 semanas gestacionais segundo tipo de serviço de assistência neonatal em maternidades da Rede Cegonha, bem como estimar os fatores maternos associados ao local de nascimento não apropriado para idade gestacional. Estudo seccional, de âmbito nacional, realizado em 2016/2017, para avaliação de estabelecimentos com plano de ação da Rede Cegonha. Foram analisadas informações de 303 puérperas e os respectivos locais de ocorrência do parto. Os recém-natos foram classificados segundo a idade gestacional ao nascer (< 30 e 30 a 33 semanas) e os serviços de saúde como unidade de cuidados intensivos neonatais, cuidados intermediários, sem serviço de cuidados neonatais. A portaria ministerial nº 930/2012 foi utilizada para classificar o local de nascimento como apropriado para a idade gestacional do recém-nato. A prevalência de nascimento pré-termo com menos de 30 semanas gestacional foi 37,3 e entre 30 e 33 semanas de 66,8. O nascimento em serviços não apropriado para a idade gestacional do recém-nascido ocorreu em 6,3%, com importantes diferenças regionais e sociais. Apesar dos avanços ainda persistem inequidades no acesso aos cuidados neonatais de prematuros na Rede Cegonha.

Abstract This study aims to evaluate the birthplace of preterm infants with less than 34 gestational weeks at birth by type of neonatal care service in maternity hospitals of the “Rede Cegonha” and estimate the maternal factors associated with the inadequate place of birth for gestational age. This national cross-sectional study was performed in 2016/2017 to evaluate health establishments with the Rede Cegonha’s action plan. Information was analyzed from 303 puerperae and the respective health establishments of their births. Newborns were classified by gestational age at birth (<30 and 30-33 weeks) and health establishments as hospitals with neonatal intensive care service, hospitals with intermediate neonatal care service, and hospitals without neonatal care service. Ministerial Ordinance N° 930/2012 was used to classify the birthplace as appropriate for the newborn’s gestational age. Preterm birth prevalence was 37.3 at less than 30 weeks’ gestation and 66.8 at 30-33 weeks. Birth in inappropriate services for the newborn’s gestational age occurred in 6.3%, with significant regional and social differences. Inequalities in access to neonatal care for preterm infants persist in the “Rede Cegonha” despite advances.

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar o local de nascimento dos prematuros com menos de 34 semanas gestacionais segundo tipo de serviço de assistência neonatal em maternidades da Rede Cegonha, bem como estimar os fatores maternos associados ao local de nascimento não apropriado para idade gestacional. Estudo seccional, de âmbito nacional, realizado em 2016/2017, para avaliação de estabelecimentos com plano de ação da Rede Cegonha. Foram analisadas informações de 303 puérperas e os respectivos locais de ocorrência do parto. Os recém-natos foram classificados segundo a idade gestacional ao nascer (< 30 e 30 a 33 semanas) e os serviços de saúde como unidade de cuidados intensivos neonatais, cuidados intermediários, sem serviço de cuidados neonatais. A portaria ministerial nº 930/2012 foi utilizada para classificar o local de nascimento como apropriado para a idade gestacional do recém-nato. A prevalência de nascimento pré-termo com menos de 30 semanas gestacional foi 37,3 e entre 30 e 33 semanas de 66,8. O nascimento em serviços não apropriado para a idade gestacional do recém-nascido ocorreu em 6,3%, com importantes diferenças regionais e sociais. Apesar dos avanços ainda persistem inequidades no acesso aos cuidados neonatais de prematuros na Rede Cegonha.

Abstract This study aims to evaluate the birthplace of preterm infants with less than 34 gestational weeks at birth by type of neonatal care service in maternity hospitals of the “Rede Cegonha” and estimate the maternal factors associated with the inadequate place of birth for gestational age. This national cross-sectional study was performed in 2016/2017 to evaluate health establishments with the Rede Cegonha’s action plan. Information was analyzed from 303 puerperae and the respective health establishments of their births. Newborns were classified by gestational age at birth (<30 and 30-33 weeks) and health establishments as hospitals with neonatal intensive care service, hospitals with intermediate neonatal care service, and hospitals without neonatal care service. Ministerial Ordinance N° 930/2012 was used to classify the birthplace as appropriate for the newborn’s gestational age. Preterm birth prevalence was 37.3 at less than 30 weeks’ gestation and 66.8 at 30-33 weeks. Birth in inappropriate services for the newborn’s gestational age occurred in 6.3%, with significant regional and social differences. Inequalities in access to neonatal care for preterm infants persist in the “Rede Cegonha” despite advances.

ABSTRACT Introduction and aim: Hepatitis C is a key challenge to public health in Brazil. The objective of this paper was to describe the Brazilian strategy for hepatitis C to meet the 2030 elimination goal proposed by World Health Organization (WHO). Methods: A mathematical modeling approach was used to estimate the current HCV-infected Brazilian population, and to evaluate the relative costs of two different scenarios to address HCV disease burden in Brazil: (1) if no further changes are made to the HCV treatment program in Brazil; (2) where the WHO targets for 2030 elimination are met through diagnosis and treatment efforts peaking before 2024. Results: An anti-HCV prevalence of 0.53% was calculated for the total population. It was estimated that the number of HCV-RNA+ individuals in Brazil in 2017 was 632,000 (0.31% of the population). Scale-up of treatment and diagnosis over time will be necessary in order to achieve WHO targets beginning in 2018. Direct costs (diagnostic, treatment and healthcare costs) are projected to increase significantly during the scale-up of treatment and diagnosis in the initial years of the intervention scenario, but then fall below the base case on an annual basis by 2025-2036, once HCV is eliminated, due to health sectors savings from the prevention of HCV liver-related morbidity and mortality. Conclusion: Achieving the WHO targets is technically feasible in Brazil with a scale-up of treatment and diagnosis over time, beginning in 2018. However, elimination of hepatitis C requires policy changes to substantially scale-up prevention, screening and treatment of HCV, together with public health advocacy to raise awareness among affected populations and healthcare providers.

Surface modification by deposition of hard coatings is a way to overpass the poor wear resistance of some metallic materials and one potential material is the Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC). We investigated the wear behavior, and the adhesion of the DLC deposited on a Ti6Al4V (Ti64) alloy after Surface Mechanical Attrition Treatment (SMAT). The SMAT was applied using 100Cr6 steel balls, and the DLC was deposited through the sputtering method. The nano-hardness was evaluated using a MTS Nano Indenter XP. The adhesion of the DLC was evaluated using a CSM Revetest, and the wear tests was performed in a reciprocating linear tribometer from CSM Instruments. The mean wear rate for the Ti64 was 437x10-6 mm3/N/m against 5x10-6 mm3/N/m for the Ti64+SMAT+DLC. The SMAT reduced the wear rate of the DLC coating, showing that the SMAT might be a viable treatment with promising results regarding the DLC wear resistance.

ABSTRACT Objective: To verify which component of body composition (BC) has greater influence on postmenopausal women bone mineral density (BMD). Subjects and methods: Four hundred and thirty women undergoing treatment for osteoporosis and 513 untreated women, except for calcium and vitamin D. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed in order to correlated BMD at lumbar spine (LS), total femur (FT), femoral neck (FN) with body mass (BM), total lean mass (LM) and total fat mass (FM), all determined by DXA. Results: BM significantly correlated with all bone sites in untreated and treated women (r = 0.420 vs 0.277 at LS; r = 0.490 vs 0.418 at FN, r = 0.496 vs 0.414 at FT, respectively). In untreated women, the LM correlated better than FM with all sites, explaining 179% of LS; 32.3% of FN and 30.2% of FT; whereas FM explained 13.2% of LS; 277% of FN, 23.4% of FT In treated women, correlations with BC were less relevant, with the LM explaining 6.7% of BMD at LS; 15.2% of FN, 16% of FT, whereas the FM explained 8.1% of LS; 179% of FN and 176% of FT. Conclusion: LM in untreated women was better predictor of BMD than FM, especialy for distal femur, where it explained more than 30% of the BMD, suggesting that maintaining a healthy muscle mass may contribute to decrease osteoporosis risk. Treatment with anti-osteoporotic drugs seems to mask these relationships. Arch Endocrinol Metab. 2018;62(4):431-7

The thermal treatments employed in alloys are essential to obtaining desired microstructures and corrosion resistance properties. In this paper the low carbon martensitic steel 13Cr4Ni0.2C with different tempering temperatures was studied using potentiodynamic polarization technique in synthetic marine environment, in order to evaluate the effect of the tempering temperature on the steel corrosion resistance in an environment that simulates the conditions of use in oil and gas production. Microscopy results showed differences in the microstructure of tempered steel at low (620°C) and high (770°C) temperatures, indicating the appearance and extending of martensite laths with increasing temperature. Polarization tests showed that tempering temperature located between 620°C and 710°C indicated passive film formation and tempering temperatures of around 620 °C showed better resistance values to pitting corrosion.

Biomaterials are effective alternatives for tissue substitution, including the bone tissue, since they do not pose risks of transmission of diseases or immune rejection. Nowadays, there is an interest in new materials capable of being associated with other substances which favor bone formation, especially natural biopolymers, in particular chitosan, which may present a potential for repairing bone defects and forms films that adhere to metal surfaces. Titanium, despite being a material greatly employed in implants because of its excellent physical properties, does not present bioactive characteristics, making it necessary to use methods of surface modification to enhance its biological response, favoring bone formation. This work aims at studying commercially pure titanium (cp-Ti) coating with chitosan using the biomimetic method and the evaluation of the effects of process variables as substrate surface conditions. Subsequently, the incorporation of AgNO3 was studied and its effects on corrosion resistance were evaluated. To evaluate the coating process, several tests were conducted, such as scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and infrared spectroscopy. From the results obtained, the efficacy of the chitosan film in inhibiting the corrosion of the metals is concluded, which was the target of this study, thus justifying its use for osseointegration and in several implants.

This study aimed to investigate the effects of difference in nickel content and the tempering temperatures on the corrosion resistance in 13Cr2Ni0.1C and 13Cr1Ni0.15C steels. Results showed that passive film in 13Cr2Ni0.1C steel is formed more quickly at the lowest and highest tempering temperature (650°C and 750°C) but the lowest tempering temperature (650°C) showed better resistance to corrosion pitting. There was passive film formation and pitting corrosion in all tempering temperatures of the 13Cr1Ni0.15C steel and changes in tempering temperature does not significantly alter polarization curves, showing similar behavior to steel 13Cr2Ni0.1C tempered at 650°C.

PURPOSE: To determine the minimum volume of methylene blue (MB) to completely color the brachial plexus (BP) nerves, simulating an effective anesthetic block in cats. METHODS: Fifteen adult male cat cadavers were injected through subscapular approach with volumes of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 ml in both forelimbs, for a total of 30 brachial plexus blocks (BPB). After infusions, the specimens were carefully dissected preserving each nervous branch. The measurement of the effective area was indicated by the impregnation of MB. Nerves were divided into four segments from the origin at the spinal level until the insertion into the thoracic limb muscles. The blocks were considered effective only when all the nerves were strongly or totally colored. RESULTS: Volumes of 2, 3 and 4 ml were considered insufficient suggesting a failed block, however, volumes of 5 and 6 ml were associated with a successful block. CONCLUSIONS: The injection of methylene blue, in a volume of 6 ml, completely colored the brachial plexus. At volumes of 5 and 6 ml the brachial plexus blocks were considered a successful regional block, however, volumes of 2, 3 and 4 ml were considered a failed regional block.

Poucos estudos abordaram a letalidade cerebrovascular precoce no Brasil. OBJETIVO: Avaliar taxas de letalidade por acidente vascular cerebral (AVC) em 10 e 28 dias após evento em três hospitais em três cidades brasileiras. MÉTODOS: Foram descritos os registros de AVC em São Paulo, João Pessoa e Natal. RESULTADOS: De um total de 962 primeiros eventos (idade média de 68,1 anos; 53% homens), 83,6% (804 casos) foram classificados como AVC isquêmico e 16,4% (158) como hemorrágico. As taxas de letalidade e intervalos de confiança de 95% (IC95%) para eventos de AVC hemorrágico foram maiores que para os isquêmicos em: 10 (12,3%; IC95% 7,2-17,4 versus 7,0%; IC95% 5,3-8,8) e 28 dias (19,8%; IC95% 13,6-26,0 versus 11,1%; IC95% 8,9-13,3). CONCLUSÕES: Não foram encontradas diferenças substanciais nas taxas de letalidade precoce por subtipo de AVC ao comparar os três centros estudados.

Few studies have addressed early cerebrovascular lethality in Brazil. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate 10 and 28-day stroke case-fatality rates in three hospitals in three Brazilian cities. METHODS: We described the stroke registries in São Paulo, João Pessoa, and Natal. RESULTS: Out of a total of 962 first-ever events (mean age, 68.1 years-old; 53% men), 83.6% (804 cases) were classified as ischemic and 16.4% (158) as hemorrhagic stroke. Overall, the case-fatality rates and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) for hemorrhagic stroke events were higher than for ischemic events, both at 10 (12.3%; 95%CI 7.2-17.4 versus 7.0%; 95%CI 5.3-8.8) and at 28 days (19.8%; 95%CI 13.6-26.0 versus 11.1%; 95%CI 8.9-13.3). CONCLUSIONS: We did not find any substantial differences in early case-fatality rates according to stroke subtypes, when comparing the three centers.

Novas classes de aços inoxidáveis martensíticos, com baixo teor de carbono, têm sido desenvolvidas, para atender, principalmente, às necessidades do segmento da indústria do petróleo. Contudo o seu uso tem sido restrito pelo fato de ser um desenvolvimento recente e muitas de suas propriedades ainda são motivos de investigação. Nesse trabalho, foram determinados os valores das temperaturas inicial e final da transformação austenítica e as temperaturas de início e fim da formação martensítica, para a liga 13Cr2Ni0,1C, através de ensaios dilatométricos com resfriamento contínuo. Com base nesses resultados, foram obtidas as condições otimizadas dos tratamentos térmicos de têmpera e revenido. A caracterização microestrutural das ligas na condição de bruta fusão foi realizada por microscopia ótica observando-se uma matriz martensítica com a presença de ferrita delta.

New classes of martensitic stainless steels, with low carbon levels, have been developed aiming to meet the needs of the petroleum industry segment. However, their use has been restricted due to the fact it is a recent development and many of its properties are still under investigation. This work determines the values of initial and final temperatures for the austenitic transformation and the initial and final temperatures of martensitic formation for alloy 13Cr2Ni0,1C, by means of dilatometric tests under continuous cooling. Based on these results the optimized conditions for quench and temper heat treatments were obtained. The microstructural characterization of the alloys under coarse fusion condition was carried out by optical microscopy and the presence of delta-ferrite in the martensitic matrix was observed.

INTRODUÇÃO: O evento de Qualidade de Vida (QV) promovido pela ABE teve por objetivo reunir profissionais da área e traçar um breve panorama dos estudos da literatura e da situação dos estudos em nosso país. METODOLOGIA: Temas como instrumentos utilizados mundialmente na avaliação da QV das pessoas com epilepsia (PCE), validações realizadas no Brasil, fatores que afetam a QV nas epilepsias e aspectos da família foram amplamente discutidos. RESULTADOS: Frequência e gravidade das crises, depressão, ansiedade, efeitos adversos das medicações, tratamento cirúrgico, bem como fatores psicossociais (estigma, isolamento social, ausência de suporte) exercem influência marcante sobre a QV. CONCLUSÃO: Ações práticas futuras requerem a realização de estudos brasileiros multicêntricos.

INTRODUCTION: Participants at a workshop sponsored by Associação Brasileira de Epilepsia (ABE) in Brazil, November, 2009 determined the importance of quality of life (QOL) studies. The goal of the symposium was to increase awareness among health care professionals of the importance of QOL reseaches. METHODS: QOL concepts, instruments validation to Brazil, the impact of seizures and influencing factors in QOL were discussed. RESULTS: Seizures severity and frequency, depression, anxiety, adverse drug effects, surgical treatment, and psychosocial factors affecting QOL of people with epilepsy (PWE). The final section looked at the important role of family burden. CONCLUSION: Future multicentric researches in Brazil will allow to understand the implication of seizures in PWE, and to provide tolls to prevent and diminish the negative impact of epilepsy in QOL.

A política de educação permanente em saúde vem sendo operacionalizada pelos Polos de Educação Permanente, descentralizadamente. Visando contribuir para a identificação das necessidades regionais do setor, realizou-se levantamento da situação dos trabalhadores da rede pública de saúde de 22 municípios da 10ª Regional de Saúde do Paraná. A pesquisa exploratória, com abordagem qualitativa e quantitativa, utilizou de questionário e análise documental para a coleta de dados. Os resultados revelaram que 35,6% dos trabalhadores não participaram de nenhuma atividade de formação entre 2004 e 2006. Em relação ao vínculo empregatício, 78,7%, possui apenas um vínculo, 50,2% são estatutários e 25,2% são contratados de forma precária, evidenciando a incorporação da lógica da produtividade e da flexibilização no setor. Conclui-se pela necessidade de definição clara do Polo de política para o setor de saúde que envolva os órgãos formadores e de gestão do sistema de saúde em nível regional.

The policy of professional health education has been put into operation by the centers of professional health education in a decentralized way. Aiming to identify the needs of the health sector at a regional level, a survey was carried out to investigate the situation of workers in the public health network of 22 cities in the 10th Paraná Health District, Brazil. Questionnaires and document analysis were used in this qualitative and quantitative exploratory study. Results revealed that 35.6% of the workers did not participate in any educational activities between 2004 and 2006. In terms of work contracts, 78.7% had only one job, 50.2% were government employees, and 25.2% had unstable contracts, showing that the sector incorporated the productivity and flexibility rationales. The conclusion is that the centers of professional education, jointly with teaching and management institutions, need to clearly define policies for the health sector at a regional level.

La política de educación continuada en salud ha sido ejecutada por los Polos de Educación Permanente, de manera descentralizada. Para identificar las necesidades regionales del sector, se llevó a cabo el levantamiento de la situación de los trabajadores de la red pública de salud de 22 municipios perteneciente a la 10ª Región de Salud de Paraná. La investigación exploratoria, con enfoque cualitativo y cuantitativo, se utilizó de cuestionarios y del análisis documental. Los resultados mostraron que 35,6% de los trabajadores no participó en ninguna actividad de formación entre 2004 y 2006. En relación al vínculo de trabajo, 78,7%, tenían solamente un empleo, el 50,2% eran funcionarios concursados y 25,2% tenían contratos precarios, poniendo de relieve la incorporación de la lógica de productividad y flexibilización en el sector. Se concluye por la necesidad de contar con una política para el sector de la salud a nivel regional, con participación de los órganos formadores y de gestión del sistema de salud.

The policy of professional health education has been put into operation by the centers of professional health education in a decentralized way. Aiming to identify the needs of the health sector at a regional level, a survey was carried out to investigate the situation of workers in the public health network of 22 cities in the 10th Paraná Health District, Brazil. Questionnaires and document analysis were used in this qualitative and quantitative exploratory study. Results revealed that 35.6% of the workers did not participate in any educational activities between 2004 and 2006. In terms of work contracts, 78.7% had only one job, 50.2% were government employees, and 25.2% had unstable contracts, showing that the sector incorporated the productivity and flexibility rationales. The conclusion is that the centers of professional education, jointly with teaching and management institutions, need to clearly define policies for the health sector at a regional level.

La política de educación continuada en salud ha sido ejecutada por los Polos de Educación Permanente, de manera descentralizada. Para identificar las necesidades regionales del sector, se llevó a cabo el levantamiento de la situación de los trabajadores de la red pública de salud de 22 municipios perteneciente a la 10ª Región de Salud de Paraná. La investigación exploratoria, con enfoque cualitativo y cuantitativo, se utilizó de cuestionarios y del análisis documental. Los resultados mostraron que 35,6% de los trabajadores no participó en ninguna actividad de formación entre 2004 y 2006. En relación al vínculo de trabajo, 78,7%, tenían solamente un empleo, el 50,2% eran funcionarios concursados y 25,2% tenían contratos precarios, poniendo de relieve la incorporación de la lógica de productividad y flexibilización en el sector. Se concluye por la necesidad de contar con una política para el sector de la salud a nivel regional, con participación de los órganos formadores y de gestión del sistema de salud.

A política de educação permanente em saúde vem sendo operacionalizada pelos Polos de Educação Permanente, descentralizadamente. Visando contribuir para a identificação das necessidades regionais do setor, realizou-se levantamento da situação dos trabalhadores da rede pública de saúde de 22 municípios da 10ª Regional de Saúde do Paraná. A pesquisa exploratória, com abordagem qualitativa e quantitativa, utilizou de questionário e análise documental para a coleta de dados. Os resultados revelaram que 35,6% dos trabalhadores não participaram de nenhuma atividade de formação entre 2004 e 2006. Em relação ao vínculo empregatício, 78,7%, possui apenas um vínculo, 50,2% são estatutários e 25,2% são contratados de forma precária, evidenciando a incorporação da lógica da produtividade e da flexibilização no setor. Conclui-se pela necessidade de definição clara do Polo de política para o setor de saúde que envolva os órgãos formadores e de gestão do sistema de saúde em nível regional.