Interprofessionality in Multiprofessional Residencies in Primary Health Care in Brazil: a scoping review

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the literature on Interprofessional Education in Multiprofessional Health Residencies in the context of Primary Health Care in Brazil. Method: Searches were conducted between September 2023 and January 2024 in the following libraries and databases: Medline/Pubmed; Cochrane Library; Scopus; Embase; Web of Science; SciELO; Lilacs and BDENF via the Virtual Health Library; CAPES Catalog of Theses and Dissertations; Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations; and Google Scholar. The selection was carried out by two researchers independently, using the Rayyan® software. For data analysis, thematic content analysis was used, with the aid of the IRAMUTEQ® software in the results processing phase. Results: A total of 3,407 texts were identified, of which 1,558 were duplicates,1,791 were excluded after reading the title and abstracts, and 52 excluded after full-text reading. Six texts were included in the review. The processing resulted in six classes: setting; developed competencies; obstacles; professional relationships; work processes; and outcomes. Conclusion: The study indicates that Interprofessional Education in Multiprofessional Residencies, joint daily activities among team members, drives changes in training and improves work quality in Primary Health Care, indicating advances, challenges, and paths to strengthen collaborative practices.