Repercussions of the covid-19 pandemic on the work of psychosocial care centers for alcohol and other drugs

Abstract

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic on the work of Psychosocial Care Centers for Alcohol and other Drugs. Method: qualitative, descriptive - exploratory study, with 60 health workers from Psychosocial Care Centers for Alcohol and other Drugs in Porto Alegre/ Rio Grande do Sul, from January to December 2021. Collection was carried out using a questionnaire sent by email or in person and the analysis of the content of the responses was of the thematic type of the open question. Results: an increase in demand from users and crises, social determinants of the pandemic, changes in work, contingency plans, moral distress and expressions of feelings by healthcare workers were observed. Final considerations: the repercussions of the pandemic on work and workers' mental health reflect the need for monitoring and care for workers in the post-pandemic period. It is also suggested to incorporate online activities to support the psychosocial care model.

Keywords

• Health personnel
• Mental health
• Coronavirus infections
• Drug users