Interdisciplinary Knowledge and Care: Perceptions, Problems, and Outcomes

Abstract

This ebook brings together reflections and experiences that highlight the importance of integrating different areas of knowledge in building more humane, safe, and effective care. The work covers topics such as the mental health of the elderly, health education for children and adolescents, and patient safety in the surgical context. By articulating different professional perspectives, the book emphasizes interdisciplinarity as a way to understand the complexity of the health-disease process and strengthen practices centered on people's needs. It is a reading aimed at students, researchers, teachers, and professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and improve their healthcare practices.