ETHICAL AND PRACTICAL CHALLENGES IN THE PERFORMANCE OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS IN COLLECTIVE HEALTH

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the ethical and practical challenges faced by multidisciplinary teams in the area of collective health, showing how the integration of different knowledge contributes to the provision of a more comprehensive and humanized care. Based on a narrative review in scientific databases (SciELO, LILACS and Google Scholar), articles and chapters were selected that address the joint action of professionals such as doctors, nurses, psychologists, social workers, pharmacists and physical educators. In general, the results indicated that the articulation of multiple perspectives allows for a broader understanding of the social, cultural, and biological determinants that influence the health-disease process, facilitating the development of more effective intervention strategies that are appropriate to local realities. However, the existence of important obstacles was also evidenced, such as the lack of clarity in the definition of roles, the deficiency of infrastructure and the turnover of professionals, which can compromise the continuity of actions and the quality of care provided. From the ethical point of view, the need to respect the autonomy, dignity and uniqueness of users was emphasized, understanding them not only as recipients of services, but as active subjects in the construction of solutions that take into account their cultural and social references. In addition, the teams face the challenge of articulating with different sectors (health, social assistance, education, among others) to deal with complex demands, especially in contexts of greater social vulnerability. In short, the success in the implementation of interdisciplinary practices in public health depends on the adoption of strategies that bring together technical-scientific knowledge, ethical sensitivity and political articulation, in order to respond more effectively to contemporary challenges in the field of public health.