Oral Health in the Family Health Strategy: analysis of articles published in the period 2004-2014

Cien Saude Colet. 2018 Jan;23(1):325-338. doi: 10.1590/1413-81232018231.14412015.

Abstract

This study aimed to conduct an integrative review of scientific literature on the topic of Oral Health in the Family Health Strategy in the period 2004-2014. Articles published in national and international journals (n = 141) were consulted and selected from the electronic Library the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) and from electronic databases PubMed, Lilacs, BBO and Cochrane. The implementation process of oral health teams in the Family Health Strategy was the most frequent thematic variable (18%) of the 15 variables identified. The Northeast was the Brazilian macro-region where the largest number of published articles originated (n = 61). The studies were predominantly quantitative, and the highest number of publications occurred in 2010 (n = 26). We concluded that there is an increasing interest in investigating the context of oral health implementation in the Family Health Strategy, with particular emphasis on theme categories related to the micro-process work and the redefinition of professional identities arising from multidisciplinary work in primary care.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brazil
  • Family Health*
  • Humans
  • National Health Programs / organization & administration
  • Oral Health*
  • Patient Care Team / organization & administration*
  • Primary Health Care / organization & administration