Resumo:
The implementation of the Disability Care Network (RCPD) in 2012 was a regulatory
milestone that contributed to the integration of Primary Health Care (APS) in the care
of people with disabilities, highlighting the Family Health Strategy (ESF) as a crucial
space for promoting comprehensive care focused on the real needs of this
population. Thus, the objective of this research was to analyze the perception of
professionals from the Expanded Family Health and Primary Care Center (NASF-AB)
regarding the health practices they develop with people with disabilities in the context
of Salvador/BA, as well as to understand their conceptions about disability. The
research indicated that, for NASF-AB professionals, APS is seen as the "gateway" to
caring for people with disabilities, offering greater reception and accessibility. The
role of NASF-AB, however, is to continue the work of the core team, with strategic
actions such as home visits, social awareness, matrix support, family reception, and
referrals to the care network. Although the conception of disability is still centered on
the biomedical model, with a focus on rehabilitation and cure, there is a noticeable
shift away from traditional practices toward recognizing social and architectural
barriers, as well as real health needs such as leisure and education. These elements
highlight a movement toward overcoming biomedical reductionism, showing potential
to reorient health practices within the perspective of the Social Model of Disability.
