Percepção sobre a alta hospitalar de pessoas internadas em unidade de atenção psicossocial

Objective: To understand the perception people experiencing psychic suffering and hospitalized in a psychosocial care center have about hospital discharge. Methods: This qualitative study was conducted with 13 people experiencing psychic suffering hospitalized in a Psychosocial Care Center of a teaching hospital in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Data were collected using semi-directed interviews held in October 2016 and then analyzed using the content analysis strategy. A total of two categories emerged: meanings attributed to hospital discharge; Strategies for continuity of treatment in the face of hospital discharge. Results: It was possible to notice some meanings attributed to hospital discharge by hospitalized users, such as feelings of fear, anguish, starting over, and freedom. In addition, it represents a strategy for continuity of care. Conclusion: Hospital discharge is understood in several ways and it arouses feelings, expectations and desires in people experiencing psychic suffering who are leaving an inpatient center.