Práticas integrativas e complementares da saúde : uma revisão integrativa

Abstract

In recent years, the search for alternative shapes and patterns different from the conventional treatment has increased significantly. A new way to observe the individual, which combines the concept of integrated health physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being; encouraging the individual to appropriate the responsibility of their state health and disease. The World Health Organization and its member countries is encouraging and creating policies and programs aimed at the use of Integrative and Complementary Practices. Problem Search: To contribute to the dissemination of Integrative and Complementary Practices and the desire to appropriate the knowledge on the subject by attend graduate school in the area. Methodology: The study deals with an integrative literature review, which aimed to gather and synthesize results on your chosen subject. The study included a search for articles from the period 2005-2015, a total of 48 jobs, and 17 included in the study. Development: Through the analysis of the material, you can check the advantages that the PICs provide users, enabling a holistic approach to be seeking the best for their treatment, in addition to be a therapeutic option for easy access and low cost. Government commitment is seen to encourage practices to the creation of public policies so that they are deployed in the Unified Health System. Conclusions: It is observed that despite the interest that the practices have aroused be broad, knowledge about the PIC until then is reduced; there are few studies in the area; there are few specialized professionals; the service is still not fully offered by the Unified Health System; and there are difficulties in its implementation. Still, there is a commitment from the government and various professionals to implement the practices; and a large number of patients seeking treatment for this type.