Psychiatric care provided by nursing technicians ; Assistência psiquiátrica prestada por técnicos de enfermagem

Objective: to investigate nursing care practices of people with mental disorders. Method: qualitative, descriptive study, with data production through participant observation of the care provided by 12 Nursing technicians. The observations were recorded in a field diary and submitted to the Content Analysis technique, in the Thematic Analysis modality. Results: the medicalization of care was emphasized and non-medication interventions focused on hygiene, feeding and sleep. In this sense, these professionals transferred to the family member / companion part of their responsibilities such as patient observation, meal offerings, bathing, bed organization and follow-up for the examinations. The most empathic behavior occurred at hospital discharge when the patient and the companion's belongings were discussed and organized to lead them to the door. Conclusion: the theme is relevant and the results indicate the importance of the qualification of Nursing technicians to care for people with mental disorders. It is necessary that these professionals integrate skills related to technical skills, which corresponds to the main practical implication of the results of this research. Descriptors: Nursing; Psychiatry; Hospitalization; Assistance; Hospitals, General; Medicalization.RESUMOObjetivo: investigar as práticas assistenciais dos técnicos de Enfermagem às pessoas com transtornos mentais. Método: estudo qualitativo, descritivo, com produção de dados por meio da observação participante dos cuidados prestados por 12 técnicos de Enfermagem. As observações foram registradas em um diário de campo e submetidas à técnica de Análise de Conteúdo, na modalidade Análise Temática. Resultados: destacou-se a medicalização do cuidado e as intervenções não medicamentosas centraram-se na higienização, alimentação e sono. Nesse sentido, esses profissionais transferiram ao familiar/acompanhante parte de suas responsabilidades como a observação do paciente, a oferta das refeições, a condução para o banho, a organização do leito e o ...