TRAINING AND INTEGRATED CARE: MAKING THE DIFFERENCE IN LIFE OF CAREGIVERS.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Caring for someone, totally or partially dependent, it is not an easy task. It leads to wear and neglect their own health caregiver. Carers are a great opportunity to work for the formation of different health professionals involved in the network, in an integrated manner, valuing the expertise and what each has to offer. This study aims to report a time to promote the health of the caregiver, involving a student of medicine degree, a team of the Family Health Strategy, a resident of Health and Community Medicine and residents of multi-family residence in health. METHODOLOGY: After evaluating the home in caregivers, conducted by internal supervised medicine, the need for a different time with the caregiver was found, involving the entire multidisciplinary team in training, inserted into the Basic Health Unit Maria Neide. The program, jointly organized, involved a relaxed time in a church area where all the actors involved in the process discussed specific issues related to its area of operation, in a wheel conversation with active participation of those involved. At the end, a snack was served, increasing the time to celebrate. RESULTS: There was an active participation of the guests involved, residents, and internal team members, promoting an integrated action where each knowledge was valued and used for the benefit of the caregiver. It was recognized also the need for continuation of this activity with the creation of a group to work the needs of caregivers.