(RE)THINKING CARE IN PROFESSIONAL HEALTH TRAINING: EXPERIENCE REPORT

Abstract

This study focuses on the mental health of residents who worked during the Covid-19 crisis, with the primary objective of contributing to the enhancement of healthcare provided during their professional training in hospital settings. The aim of this study was to promote the care of residents in their professional training within the hospital context. In pursuit of this intention, the study drew upon the experiences of residents and analyzed the pedagogical project of a multiprofessional residency program as well as its Internal Regulations regarding caregiver care. The goal was to contribute to healthcare training programs in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil, based on the practices of residents, serving as guiding principles for clinical activities. Data collection instruments included Narrative Interviews, Document Analysis, and the Researcher's Field Diary. In the interpretation of the residents' narrative data, Gadamer's hermeneutical concept of horizon fusion in human dialogue was employed. The study participants consisted of four professionals from a Multiprofessional Residency Program in Health at a hospital in the Agreste region of Pernambuco. The sample was non-probabilistic and intentional, selecting residents of both genders who were part of the program. As a result, the study highlights the importance of exploring new possibilities and strategies to support residents in their training, transcending established norms, with the aim of promoting openness to listening to their voices, which were previously neglected. It is crucial to facilitate interactions in which their voices are heard, allowing their experiences to gain visibility and influence healthcare interventions, policies, and professional training.