Coordination of Clinical Studies of Cardiology developed at Walter Cantídio University Hospital

Abstract

This research presents discussions on the topic clinical studies, more specifically, under the coordination of cardiology, calling themselves ‘Coordination of Clinical Trials of Cardiology developed at the University Hospital Walter Cantídio’. The overall objective was to understand the perception of users and health professionals on the conduct and develo pment of clinical trials in cardiology at the University Hospital Walter Cantídio. Developed a qualitative research, a case study that used semi-structured interviews as data collection technique. These visibilizaram the voice of 18 patients and six health professionals. The discussion was theoretically supported by authors such as: Arone (2007), Barbosa (1989), Borsoi e Codo (1995), Japiassu e Marcondes (1993), Jansen (1997), Karlberg e Speers (2010), Marziale e Robazzi (2000), among others who have contributed to studies in this area. Research has shown that the physician may be located more authentically with
the patient, treating it more humane way, understanding its limitations and possibilities, although without getting involved with the irrational wish of the patient. It was concluded that the HUWC Clinical studies require greater medical attention in order to provide greater clarification patients about their disease and up the progress of their treatment and experienced improvement.