https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/18973 2026-04-23T14:37:42Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/48626 Title: Interconsulta psicológica em hospital geral: uma análise documental Abstract: This dissertation comprises two independent yet complementary articles that examine the potentialities and limitations of the psychological consultation-liaison model in an adult inpatient unit of a tertiary university hospital. Psychological consultation-liaison constitutes an important care strategy in the hospital setting, as it promotes communication among healthcare teams and broadens the understanding of the emotional demands of hospitalized patients. This is a documentary, qualitative study based on the analysis of 170 psychological consultation requests recorded between September 2024 and February 2025 in the Internal Medicine ward, as well as the full records of the initial psychological assessments conducted in response to these requests. Article 1 aimed to characterize the psychological consultation requests submitted by the ward team, considering sociodemographic, clinical, and institutional variables. The study described patient profiles, length of hospitalization, timing of the requests, and the main reasons for referral, using descriptive statistical analysis. Results indicated that most requests were made by physicians within the first days of hospitalization and were predominantly directed toward women, individuals with low educational attainment, and a high proportion of older adults, with greater concentration in the specialties of Cardiology and Internal Medicine. Depressive symptoms and the need for family support were among the main reasons for consultation, highlighting the relevance of Psychology as an integral component of care in high-complexity clinical settings. Article 2 specifically analyzed the potentialities and limitations of the psychological consultation-liaison model based on a detailed review of medical records and documentation from the first psychological encounter. A standardized data extraction protocol, thematic content analysis, and comparison between the stated reason for referral and the psychologist’s assessment were employed. Eight recurring themes were identified, with emphasis on women in caregiving roles for hospitalized patients, communication with the multidisciplinary team, experiences of grief and functional losses, and lack of information about health status. The most frequent interventions involved ongoing psychological follow-up, emotional support, active listening, validation, and psychoeducation. Agreement between the referral reason and the psychological assessment occurred in 75.9% of cases, alongside records of disagreement and nonspecific requests, which point to limitations in understanding the psychologist’s role and in formalizing care demands. The findings underscore the centrality of communicational interventions and the mediating role of psychologists among patients, families, and healthcare teams, suggesting that institutionalizing care pathways and investing in continuing education may strengthen psychological consultation-liaison practices as a strategy for promoting comprehensive care in general hospital settings. This dissertation reaffirms the relevance of psychological consultation-liaison as a tool that goes beyond responding to isolated demands, establishing itself as a privileged space for dialogue, emotional support, and the shared construction of meaning within the hospital environment. 2026-02-25T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/48097 Title: Aspectos emocionais e perfis cognitivos (personalidade) na dor orofacial e disfunção temporomandibular Abstract: Chronic orofacial pain and temporomandibular dysfunction constitute public health problems of common interest to Psychology and Dentistry. This research presents an analysis of the psychological repercussions of chronic orofacial pain and temporomandibular dysfunction. The objective was to understand the manifestation of chronic orofacial pain and temporomandibular dysfunction in patients from the Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Dysfunction Clinic of the Faculty of Dentistry at the Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU). The method is quantitative and qualitative in nature, and the research consisted of three stages: bibliographic review, document analysis, and application of the instruments – Personality Belief Questionnaire – Short form (PBQ-SF) and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - EADS-21. Thirty-six patients, selected by convenience, participated in the research. The results indicate a greater significance of orofacial pain and temporomandibular dysfunction in patients with manifestations of depressive, anxious, and stress disorders, as well as distorted beliefs. These comorbidities, when combined, reveal a reality that requires the integration of Psychology with Dentistry. Based on the study, it is concluded that Psychology combined with Dentistry can produce more effective results for patients than when used in isolation. Culturally, pain is primarily perceived from a medical perspective, which does not eliminate the involvement and determination of psychological factors. A holistic approach thus allows for greater resolution of the issues raised. 2025-12-16T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/47840 Title: Práticas profissionais de psicologos (as) que atuam em hospitais gerais Abstract: Hospital psychologists are responsible for providing psychological support to the patient–family–healthcare team triad, aiming to minimize the suffering associated with illness and the hospitalization process. Based on the research question, “How does psychological practice take place within team-based work in general hospitals and in situations involving the delivery of bad news and suicide attempts?”, the study’s general objective was to analyze the professional practices of psychologists working in general hospitals. The specific objectives of the study were defined as follows: (1) To investigate the training of psychologists for work in the hospital field, from undergraduate through postgraduate education; (2) To understand the daily work routine of psychologists in general hospitals, particularly in situations involving the communication of bad news and suicide attempts; (3) To examine the integration of psychologists into multidisciplinary teams, including their contributions and challenges. This dissertation is composed of two articles derived from a study that employed two main instruments. The first was a questionnaire designed to gather general information about hospital psychology practice, and the second consisted of an in-depth interview script aimed at investigating how hospital psychology is carried out in current clinical practice. Participants shared details about their hospital routines, their collaboration within healthcare teams, and their roles in sensitive situations, such as communicating bad news and managing cases of suicide attempts. Based on the data collected through these instruments, two articles were produced. The first article, “Training in Hospital Psychology, Support in Delivering Bad News, and Suicide Attempts”, aimed to examine the training and professional practice of psychologists in general hospitals, with particular attention to the support provided to families during the communication of bad news and in cases of suicide attempts. Following thematic analysis, the categories were organized as follows: (1) First contact with Hospital Psychology; (2) The psychologist’s daily work in the hospital; (3) Challenges in providing psychological support to families during the medical communication of bad news; (4) Psychological support in cases of suicide attempts. Psychology professionals work in partnership with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to offer support to staff and promote the care and emotional support needed by patients and families when facing difficult communications, as well as in situations involving attempted self-harm. The second article, “Contributions and Challenges of Integrating Psychologists into Multidisciplinary Teams in General Hospitals”, aimed to understand how psychologists working in hospital settings relate to multidisciplinary teams. Two categories were developed: (1) Contributions of hospital psychologists to team-based care; and (2) Challenges faced by hospital psychologists in team-based work. The presence of the psychologist both broadens the team’s perspective by drawing attention to subjective aspects related to illness and hospitalization, and presents the ongoing challenge of continuously informing the team about the role of psychology within the hospital care context. This dissertation contributes to reflections on the daily practices of professionals working in hospital psychology, particularly regarding aspects related to training in Psychology and its implications for hospital practice—especially in the management of sensitive situations, such as the communication of bad news and the care of individuals involved in suicide attempts. 2025-11-10T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/47591 Title: A clínica gestáltica na contemporaneidade: vivências, desafios e reflexões de gestalt-terapeutas Abstract: This study investigated the challenges faced by Gestalt therapists in clinical practice in light of the demands of contemporary society, aiming to understand these professionals’ experiences and the impact of such experiences on the therapeutic relationship. A qualitative exploratory approach was adopted, using semi-structured interviews with 11 therapists and Braun and Clarke’s Thematic Analysis to identify emerging patterns and meanings within their narratives. The results indicated that challenges begin during training and intensify in clinical practice, given the pressures for immediacy, productivity, and standardization—hallmarks of contemporary life. Despite these demands, therapists strive to maintain a commitment to the client’s uniqueness, the co-construction of meaning, and authenticity in the therapeutic encounter, thereby upholding the core principles of Gestalt therapy. The study also highlighted ethical and technical resources that strengthen the therapist’s presence and creative adjustment, such as a phenomenological stance, openness to “not knowing,” and patience as an essential element of the clinical process. This qualitative research offers significant contributions to the enhancement of professional training and clinical practice, while also indicating the need for future studies to deepen the understanding of these phenomena across different contexts and among professionals with varying levels of experience. These findings encourage reflections that can guide more dialogical, ethical, and contemporary-aligned formative and clinical practices, without compromising the principles that sustain the Gestalt approach. 2025-09-10T00:00:00Z