Perspectivas da utilização da homeopatia em saúde coletiva : representações das equipes de saúde / Perspectives in the use of homeopathy in public health : representations of health teams

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IBICT - Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

08/04/2011

RESUMO

This study aimed to evaluate the social representations of professionals working with the Family Health Program (FHP) teams about use of complementary and integrative practices (CIP) in public health care, under ordinance 971, establishing the National Policy the Complementary and Integrative Practices (NPCIP) in public health services of the Brazilian Health Care System (BHS). Participants were all medical doctors (n=30), dental surgeons (n=14) and nurses (n=34), amounting to 78 professionals working in the 34 public health units (PHU) based in Piracicaba, SP. Data collection involved a taped semi-structured interview with questions addressing issues concerning the incorporation of CIP in public health care. Discourse analysis was done based on the Collective Subject Discourse technique. Results showed that the professionals assessed have no knowledge on the ordinance 971, suggesting that NPCIP continues inexpressive in BHS. Most respondents revealed representations in common as they view homeopathy, known to stimulate the body s natural defense, as a therapy that requires belief in order for it to work effectively. It also involves low cost and could be used as alternative to treat patients in BHS. Most professionals seemed to comply with the incorporation of CIP in BHS; however, some addressed some disadvantages concerning human resources related to service, financing, and training. Respondents reported they would, if required, be interested in majoring in some fields of study such as acupuncture, phytotherapy, and homeopathy. Continued education strategies are needed to provide health professionals with better knowledge of the NPCIP so that it will be adequately applied in BHS.

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vitalismo saúde holística atenção primária à saúde vitalism holistic health complementary therapies hahnemannian method primary health care terapias complementares método hahnemanniano

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