O FLUXO DE ATENDIMENTO HOSPITALAR E A ORIENTAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL PARA A PRÁTICA DE ATIVIDADE FÍSICA DE ADULTOS COM LESÃO MEDULAR

Spinal cord injury is a complex condition that compromises motor, sensory, and autonomic functions, in addition to impacting the mental and social health of individuals. In Brazil, the SUS provides assistance, but primary care services face challenges such as lack of accessibility and specialized services. Physical activity is essential to prevent complications and improve quality of life, but encouragement for this practice is limited. This study analyzed the flow of care and encouragement of physical activity for adults with spinal cord injury. A semi-structured interview was applied to five health professionals who worked in a hospital specialized in the care of patients with spinal cord injury. The questions sought to analyze the flow of care and the existence of recommendations for physical activity. It was found that, despite a multidisciplinary team in the initial care, most professionals do not have specific training to treat spinal cord injuries and rarely recommend exercises. Therefore, it is understood that it is essential to train professionals and create strategies to promote physical activity, thus ensuring continued access to care and significantly improving the health and well-being of patients with spinal cord injury. Received: 2025/03/16 Reformulated: 2025/06/13 Accepted: 2025/06/16