The conducting groups in the governance and implementation of the Care Network for People with Disabilities in the SUS

Abstract

The Care Network for People with Disabilities established the creation of State Conducting Groups to implement Clinical Guidelines and Protocols and monitor the actions of this Network. This work aimed to investigate the role of conducting groups in the governance and implementation of the referred Network, analyzing its constitution and actions taken. Descriptive research was carried out, with a qualitative, multicentric approach, evaluating the implementation phase of the policy, carried out in the five regions of the country; documents published between April/2012 and December/2018 were analyzed, related to conducting groups in eight states. Two categories emerged as a result of the content analysis: institution and composition of the driving groups and actions carried out by the groups. The institution of a specific conduction group for the Network was identified in six states, and in two states the conduction is carried out by the State Groups of the Health Care Networks. Heterogeneity was observed in the composition of the groups and in the accomplishment of the foreseen attributions, reflecting the lack of definitions of the ordinance and challenges of each state for regionalization, social participation, planning, follow-up and monitoring of the network. However, the protagonism of these Groups was highlighted as a space for managerial governance. The need for continuity of financial, political and management investments is highlighted to guarantee resolution, governance and democratic management of the Network.