Implementação de um grupo de caminhada na UBS: relato de experiência

Abstract

Primary Health Care played a front-line role in the new coronavirus pandemic and in addition to the demands related to covid-19, there was a significant increase in mental health problems and physical inactivity. Based on the principle of holistic care, this study aims to report the experience of implementing a walking group in a Basic Health Unit in the Federal District. The planning of the group was developed by the resident psychologist along with the psychologist, nutritionist and physical therapist of the health unit. The group’s target audience are users of the unit in a situation of obesity, physical inactivity, psychosocial suffering and/or a weakened support network. It was observed that participation in the group provided the practice of regular physical activity, the recovery of social bonds, the establishment of a rou-tine and the healthy occupation of the city. In this way, the walking group presents itself as a possibility of care for physical, mental and social health, in addition to corroborating the logic of prevention and health promotion and and assisting in the resumption of functionality after the period of social isolation in the pandemic.