A gestão do cuidado à população privada de liberdade no Brasil: compreendendo processos gerenciais em saúde

Abstract

This study revolves around the central theme of "Care Management for the Incarcerated Population: Understanding managerial processes in healthcare." The objective is to analyze public health policies directed towards the incarcerated population in Brazil, aiming to identify the existing challenges in effectively implementing these policies for the prison population. The interest in this theme arose from the observation of the precarious access to healthcare for the incarcerated population, a reality that highlights the violation of basic human rights. The guiding question of this study is: How has the management of care for the incarcerated population in Brazil evolved, considering historical-political advancements and challenges, administrative processes, and work procedures? To seek answers, a documentary research was conducted, analyzing official documents and scientific literature related to health management aimed at the incarcerated population. Furthermore, official statistical data were used to quantify and qualify the access to healthcare for this population. The preliminary results indicate a series of challenges in the implementation of these policies, ranging from the lack of adequate physical infrastructure to issues related to social stigma and resistance from healthcare professionals themselves. It is hoped that this work will contribute to expanding the debate on the health conditions of the incarcerated population in Brazil and inspire new research and interventions in this field. After all, ensuring access to healthcare for all, regardless of their legal status, is a fundamental principle for building a fair and egalitarian society.