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Objective: to identify in the discourse of managers aspects related to barriers to access and treatment of people with tuberculosis in Primary Health Care services. Method: this is a qualitative study, with the participation of six coordinating managers of the tuberculosis control program. Data collection was performed using the interview and for data analysis was used the theoretical-methodological basis in French Discourse Analysis. Results: barriers that have hindered the access of patients are organizational, lack of professional, service hours, active search, delay in marking and delivery of tests. Information: lack of awareness of symptoms and stigma. In addition, the geographical accessibility that makes it difficult to move to health services. Final considerations: access to the diagnosis of tuberculosis in Primary Health Care services has weaknesses. It is necessary to make aware all those involved in the actions of care for tuberculosis, to turn their eyes to the aggravation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: to understand the use of light technologies by nursing professionals in the care of hospitalized patients with covid-19. Method: qualitative study, developed with 23 nursing professionals, from reference hospitals for care of people with covid-19, between May and June 2021. The data collection technique used was semi-structured interview. The theoretical-analytical framework of Discourse Analysis, of French matrix, was used. Results: the discursive training of health needs of people hospitalized with covid-19 was developed from the perspective of nursing professionals; nursing care for hospitalized patients with covid-19 and technologies used; difficulties faced in nursing care for hospitalized patients with covid-19. Final considerations: nursing professionals could not identify the light technologies in their care practices, although their discourses revealed traces of the use of these technologies in their daily work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: to understand the perspective of health professionals on the concepts of Clinical Economics and Patient Advocate. Method: a qualitative study with health professionals. Data were collected in June/2017 from the question: What is your perception of the concept of Clinical Economics and Patient Advocate? Qualitative data were analyzed using the Collective Subject Discourse. Results: the speeches pointed out that it deals with innovative, challenging and applicable proposals for nursing and health care. Patient Advocate and the Clinical Economics concept can support the decisions of the health team/service managers. The ideas can enhance the integration of the teams, resolve conflicts, bring together different professional categories and mitigate the risks of legal, financial and ethical responsibilities regarding health care. Conclusion: the concepts was understood as fundamental and applicable, since the organization survive with adequate human, financial and material management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]