<b>Family risk classification according to coelho and savassi’s scale – report on professional experience</b> - doi: 10.4025/cienccuidsaude.v11i1.18877

Abstract

This is a descriptive study with a situational analysis approach. The aim was to report the experience of applying Coelho and Savassi’s as a tool for priorization of home visits enrolled into the Family Health Strategy (FHS). This scale has a list of index scores that indicates the family risk classification by the sum of the scores. R0 indicates no risk, R1 indicates low risk, R2 indicates mild risk, and R3 indicates high risk. Health professionals from two FHS teams were trained to apply the scale. The professionals assessed 1810 families enrolled in the FHS of a Health Center using data from the enrollment profile form. Results pointed that 86% families were not exposed to any risk and 14% were exposed to some risk. Out of the families exposed to risk, 63% were classified as R1, 22% as R2 and 15% as R3. This classification allowed to develop plans giving priority to families at high risk, and also determining frequency of home visits. In conclusion, we highlight the importance of family risk classification in focusing and improving health care actions of FHS teams toward vulnerable families.