O emprego da ozonioterapia na odontologia / The Use of Ozone Therapy in Dentistry

A ozonioterapia engloba o emprego do gás no setor saúde, advindo de suas características analgésicas, imunomoduladoras, antimicrobianas e imunoestimulantes, o que possibilita que ele atue no enfrentamento de inúmeras patologias. O uso do ozônio tem ocorrido nas áreas de Medicina e de Odontologia, advindo do fato de que esse gás é empregado sob concentrações baixas, o que caracteriza esse tipo de terapia como sendo um recurso seguro, que deve proceder por intermédio da aplicação efetuada por um profissional de saúde apto e capacitado para tal. O objetivo do presente artigo foi evidenciar como a ozonioterapia pode ser aplicada em âmbito odontológico. Em Odontologia, pode-se efetuar terapia com esse gás nas áreas de Periodontia, Dentística, Cirurgia e Endodontia. Sua aplicabilidade odontológica advém de suas propriedades antimicrobianas, curativas e imunometabólicas. A ozonioterapia corretamente aplicada e selecionada para uso odontológico pode possibilitar condições de obter-se um melhor desfecho no tratamento preconizado aos pacientes.

Ozone therapy encompasses the use of gas in the health sector, arising from its analgesic, immunomodulatory, antimicrobial and immunostimulant characteristics, which allows it to act in the fight against numerous pathologies. The use of ozone has occurred in the areas of Medicine and Dentistry, arising from the fact that this gas is used at low concentrations, which characterizes this type of therapy as a safe resource, which must proceed through the application carried out by a qualified and qualified health professional. The objective of this article was to show how ozone therapy can be applied in the dental field. In Dentistry, therapy with this gas can be carried out in the areas of Periodontics, Dentistry, Surgery and Endodontics. Its dental applicability comes from its antimicrobial, curative and immunometabolic properties. Ozone therapy correctly applied and selected for dental use can enable conditions to obtain a better outcome in the treatment recommended for patients.

Interprofessional education in traditional and complementary medicine: a scoping review.

Interprofessional education (IPE) is a teaching method that improves collaboration and communication across health professions. There are consistent reports of poor interprofessional collaboration and communication between conventional health professionals and traditional and complementary medicine (TCM) professions. The application of IPE within courses that provide training in TCM requires close examination. This research aimed to identify the state of the art in IPE in TCM teaching. A scoping review was conducted. Thirteen databases were searched to identify citations up to March 2021. Thirty articles were selected after filtering for relevance against the inclusion criteria. The included articles were categorized into four a priori categories: Knowledge and Attitudes of students and professionals about TCM and IPE; Competencies of IPE in TCM; Teaching about TCM using IPE and Challenges and Opportunities for IPE in TCM. Nineteen of the included articles reported empirical research and primarily presented the evaluation of IPE activities within TCM courses or workshops; six studies consisted of texts with propositions and theoretical analyses; and five were case/experiential reports of IPE and TCM interventions, with or without evaluation of results. The studies report all health science students (undergraduate and graduate) exposed to IPE demonstrate a decrease in prejudice and an increase in knowledge about TCM. A sense of partnership developed through the collaborative competencies common to IPE and TCM and integrated care of patients. IPE in the context of TCM has been used for fostering integrative health care through the collaborative work of professional teams. Implementing IPE in TCM teaching requires inclusion in the curriculum, primarily undergraduate and research training.

Trajetórias de adolescentes que vivem com o vírus HIV por transmissão vertical / Trajectories of adolescents living with vertical transmission-HIV virus

Resumo Este estudo analisa as histórias de vida de oito jovens vivendo com HIV por transmissão vertical, visando compreender suas percepções marcadas pelo segredo e silêncio sobre suas vivências com o vírus. Realizado em ambulatório especializado no Rio de Janeiro, o estudo adotou como ferramenta de cuidado a dança circular, considerada uma Prática Integrativa e Complementar em Saúde. Utilizando abordagem qualitativa e a História de Vida como método de coleta, o foco foi compreender as experiências dos jovens, não apenas relacionadas à doença, mas também a aspectos cruciais de suas vidas. Participaram do estudo três meninas e cinco meninos, todos cientes de seu diagnóstico. Os principais temas emergentes incluíram dinâmica familiar, conexão com o ambiente escolar, desafios na adesão ao tratamento, idade no momento da revelação do diagnóstico e tempo decorrido desde então. A análise das narrativas desses jovens, permitiu explorar aspectos individuais e sociais da experiência, revelando similaridades e diferenças entre eles. As oficinas de dança circular ofereceram um espaço lúdico para a expressão de emoções e sentimentos por meio dos movimentos corporais, ampliando as perspectivas dos jovens em relação ao futuro.

Abstract This study analyzes the life stories of eight young people living with vertically transmitted HIV in order to understand their perceptions marked by secrecy and silence regarding their experiences with the virus. Conducted at a specialized outpatient clinic in Rio de Janeiro, the study adopted circle dance, a Complementary and Integrative Health Practice, as a care tool. Using a qualitative approach and Life History as a data collection method, the focus was to understand the youth's experiences related to the disease and the crucial aspects of their lives. Three girls and five boys participated in the study, all aware of their diagnosis. The principal emerging themes included family dynamics, school environment connection, challenges in treatment adherence, age at the time of diagnosis disclosure, and time elapsed since then. Analyzing these young people's narratives allowed us to explore individual and social aspects of their experiences, revealing their similarities and differences. The circle dance workshops provided a playful space for expressing emotions and feelings through body movements, expanding young people's perspectives on the future.

Invisibilidades das Práticas Integrativas e Complementares na Atenção Primária à Saúde / The Invisibility of Integrative and Complementary Practices in Primary Healthcare

Resumo A invisibilidade é uma questão que necessita de maior atenção entre os profissionais de saúde, pois algumas atividades na Atenção Primária passam despercebidas. Um exemplo é a oferta de terapias complementares, cuja implementação tem sido frágil e, consequentemente, pode ser invisibilizada no Sistema Único de Saúde. Este estudo visa compreender os fatores que contribuem para a invisibilidade pública das Práticas Integrativas e Complementares na Atenção Primária. Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva, exploratória e qualitativa, envolvendo entrevistas semiestruturadas com 20 profissionais na Região Metropolitana de Goiânia. A análise de conteúdo temática foi aplicada às entrevistas, revelando elementos que indicam a invisibilidade pública dessas práticas, como a falta de discussão nas reuniões de equipe, a desuniformidade no registro nos prontuários dos usuários e a baixa priorização na implementação. Nas entrevistas, a humilhação social, produto da invisibilidade pública, também pode ser percebida devido à sobrecarga, constrangimentos e falta de espaço físico para a oferta das práticas aos usuários. Conclui-se que as Práticas Integrativas e Complementares são frequentemente invisibilizadas na Atenção Primária.

Abstract Invisibility is an issue that requires more attention among healthcare professionals, as some activities in Primary Care go unnoticed. One example is the offer of complementary therapies, whose implementation has been frail and, consequently, can be overlooked in the Unified Health System. This study aims to understand the factors contributing to the public invisibility of Integrative and Complementary Practices in Primary Care. It is a descriptive, exploratory, and qualitative research involving semi-structured interviews with 20 professionals in the Metropolitan Region of Goiânia. Thematic content analysis was applied to the interviews, revealing elements indicating the public invisibility of these practices, such as insufficient discussion in team meetings, inconsistency in the recording in user files, and low prioritization in implementation. In the interviews, social humiliation, a product of public invisibility, can also be perceived due to overload, embarrassments, and lack of physical space for the provision of practices to the users. It is concluded that Integrative and Complementary Practices are often overlooked in Primary Care.

Manejo quirúrgico en el estado epiléptico superrefractario / Surgical management in Super-refractory epilepticus status

Resumen Introducción: El estado epiléptico refractario (EER) constituye una emergencia médica grave, donde la crisis no cede a pesar del tratamiento farmacológico convencional. Se describe como estado epiléptico superrefractario (EESR) la continua presencia de episodios con una duración de 24 horas o más. Este reporte de caso detalla la complejidad en el manejo y explora un enfoque multidisciplinario. Presentación del caso: Paciente masculino de 32 años con antecedente de epilepsia focal secundaria a traumatismo craneoencefálico en la niñez, quien ingresó en contexto de EESR, el cual recibió coma barbitúrico, plasmaféresis y dieta cetogénica. En los exámenes, la resonancia magnética reveló una lesión en la región frontotemporal insular derecha; en la tomografía por emisión de positrones se observaron zonas de hipermetabolismo y en el videoelectroencefalograma una continua actividad epileptiforme. Se optó por la cirugía paliativa, logrando la resolución exitosa del EESR y una clasificación Engels IA a los 14 meses. Discusión: El EESR es un evento neurológico crítico con pronóstico reservado y opciones terapéuticas desafiantes. Se describen opciones terapéuticas desde anticonvulsivantes, inmunoterapia y cirugía, donde el abordaje quirúrgico emerge como una opción eficaz, especialmente en casos con lesiones estructurales. La identificación temprana y la terapia adecuada son vitales para prevenir complicaciones. Conclusiones: El EESR representa un desafío crítico con alta carga de morbimortalidad, sin embargo, la cirugía de epilepsia muestra promisorios resultados en el contexto de causa cerebral estructural, responsable de la actividad epileptiforme. Se destaca la importancia de la identificación temprana y el manejo quirúrgico paliativo como opción viable, mejorando la calidad de vida de los pacientes.

Abstract Introduction: Refractory Status Epilepticus (RSE) is a serious medical emergency where the seizure does not subside despite conventional pharmacological treatment. The continuous presence of episodes lasting 24 hours or more is described as super-refractory status epilepticus (SRSE). This case report details the complex in teraphy management and explores a multidisciplinary approach. Case presentation: A 32-year-old male with a history of focal epilepsy secondary to head trauma in childhood. Enters emergency with a RSE episode. Barbiturate coma, plasmapheresis and ketogenic diet were administered. The Magnetic Resonance Imaging revealed a lesion in the right fronto-temporo-insular cortex, areas of hypermetabolism on Positron Emission Tomography and continuous epileptiform activity on video-electroencephalogram. Palliative surgery was chosen, achieving successful resolution of the SRSE and Engel Scale IA classification at 14 months of follow up. Discussion: The SRSE is a critical neurological event with a guarded prognosis and complex therapeutic options. Therapeutic options are described from anticonvulsants, immunotherapy and surgery. The surgical approach emerges as an effective option, especially in cases with structural injuries. Early identification and appropriate therapy are vital to prevent complications. Conclusions: SRSE represents a critical challenge with a high burden of morbidity and mortality. However, epilepsy surgery shows promising results in the context of the structural brain cause responsible for epileptiform activity. The importance of early identification and palliative surgical management as a viable option is highlighted, improving the quality of life of patients.

Does yoga improve sexual function? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

BACKGROUND: Yoga practice can increase blood flow in the genital area, increase muscular strength, and improve body perception, which is related to sexual function. This study aimed to summarize the available evidence about the effects of yoga on sexual function in adults. METHODS: Systematic searches of five databases were conducted from inception to April 28, with the last update on September 28, 2023. Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that compared yoga with nonintervention control groups on sexual function in adults. Risk of bias and certainty of evidence were assessed by the Cochrane risk of bias tool 2, and the GRADE approach, respectively. Summary effect size measures were calculated using a random-effects model estimation and are reported as standardized mean differences and 95% confidence intervals. Reporting followed the PRISMA guidelines. RESULTS: Ten RCTs that comprised 730 adults (range mean age, 26.64-68.2 years; 680 [93.2 %] women) were included. For the primary outcome, yoga intervention was associated with a significant small improvement in sexual function (-0.31; -0.47 to -0.15, p = 0.0002), with some concerns about risk of bias in nine RCTs (90%) and low-certainty evidence. Subgroup analyses revealed that yoga interventions performed by women (-0.36; -0.52 to -0.21, p < 0.00001), healthy individuals (-0.38; -0.59 to -0.16, p = 0.0006), or middle-aged individuals (-0.44; -0.63 to -0.25, p < 00001) significantly improved sexual function compared with control groups. CONCLUSION: Yoga was associated with a small improvement in sexual function compared with nonintervention control groups in adults. However, high-quality, larger RCTs are required to draw more definitive conclusions.

Reasons and Expectations for Seeking Spiritual Treatment in Brazilian Spiritist Centers: A Qualitative Study.

The objective of this study is to identify the main motivations and expectations for seeking spiritual treatment (ST) in  spiritist centers. This is a qualitative study developed at two spiritist centers in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. ST was considered as the set of activities that use magnetic current as the main treatment method. We observed that most of the participants first sought treatments from health professionals and that, after insufficient results, they went in search of ST. Their treatments take place simultaneously and, for the participants, they complement each other. The motivations that led the participants to ST ranged from physical reasons to mental health complaints and even family conflicts. One possibility for investing in this type of treatment is due to the participants' desire for a more comprehensive approach, and not as a mere solution to the problem that directly afflicts them.

Perception of Complementary Medicine and Treatment Adherence as Predictors of Self-Efficacy in Individuals with Chronic Conditions in Mexico.

Chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), arterial hypertension (HTN), and obesity are significant global health challenges, contributing to millions of premature deaths. In Mexico, these pose major challenges due to limited access to healthcare and inadequate primary care quality. Complementary medicine presents itself as an adjuvant in this context, offering minimally invasive techniques to enhance physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. However, effective treatment adherence is crucial for positive outcomes, influenced by self-efficacy, resulting in persistently low adherence rates-a pressing public health concern. This observational study aimed to explore how perceptions of complementary medicine and treatment adherence predict self-efficacy among individuals with chronic diseases in Mexico. Data were collected from 113 participants with chronic conditions, including T2DM, HTN, and obesity. Participants completed surveys assessing perception of complementary medicine, treatment adherence, and self-efficacy. Statistical analyses, including correlations and regression, were conducted to examine the relationships between variables. The study revealed significant correlations between the perception of complementary medicine, treatment adherence, and self-efficacy. Treatment adherence was positively associated with self-efficacy, while perception of holistic medicine was negatively correlated with self-efficacy. Perception of complementary medicine and adherence to treatment were found to predict 41.9% (p = 0.001) self-efficacy. These findings underscore the potential of complementary therapies in enhancing self-efficacy levels, and highlight the importance of holistic healthcare approaches in managing chronic conditions. Further research is needed to better understand these relationships and their implications for healthcare outcomes in Mexico and beyond.

Complementary and alternative therapies for managing postoperative pain after lower third molar surgery: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of complementary and alternative treatments on postoperative pain following lower third molar surgeries. METHODS: A comprehensive search of Electronic databases (Embase, MEDLINE via PubMed, and Cochrane Library) and grey literature was conducted up until May 2022. Randomized clinical trials investigating the effect of acupuncture, ozone therapy, laser (LLLT), drainage tube, kinesio-taping, ice therapy, and compressions on pain after LTM surgeries were included. The estimated mean differences (MD) for alternative therapies were pooled using the frequentist approach to random-model network meta-analysis NMA. RESULTS: Eighty-two papers were included in the qualitative analysis; 33 of them were included in the quantitative analyzes. NMA revealed that drainage tube and kinesio-taping were superior in controlling pain 24-hours postoperatively than no-treatment. At 48-hours follow-up, kinesio-taping and LLLT more effective than placebo and drainage tube; and kinesio-taping and LLLT were superior to no treatment. At 72 h postoperatively, ozone therapy was superior to placebo; and drainage tube, kinesio-taping, and LLLT were better than no treatment. At 7-days follow-up, ozone and LLLT were superior to placebo; and LLLT and kinesio-taping were superior to no treatment. The SUCRA-ranking placed drainage tube as top-ranking intervention at 48-hours (98.2%) and 72-hours (96%) follow-ups, and ozone (83.5%) at 7-days follow-up. CONCLUSION: The study findings suggest that these alternative and complementary therapies may be useful in reducing postoperative pain after LTM surgeries, and may offer advantages when combined to traditional pain management methods. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Non-pharmacological therapies are gaining popularity among healthcare professionals and patients. This study found that some of these therapies, specifically kinesio-taping and drainage tube were effective in controlling postoperative pain after third molar surgeries. These findings have important implications for clinical practice, as they highlight the potential benefits of incorporating these therapies into postoperative pain management plans.

Non-pharmacological strategies to reduce stress and anxiety in endovascular procedures: A scoping review.

AIM: This study aimed to identify and map the production of knowledge on non-pharmacological strategies to reduce stress and anxiety in patients undergoing endovascular procedures. DESIGN: Scoping review. METHODS: The review was performed using the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. The searches were conducted in Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, Wiley Online Library, BVS/BIREME, Lilacs, Gale Academic OneFile, SciELO, Cochrane Library, CAPES Catalog of Dissertations and Theses, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation Portal of Theses and Dissertations, and Theses and Dissertations from Latin America. RESULTS: Twenty-two articles were selected. The articles were published from 2001 to 2022, mostly in Iran, and there was a predominance of randomized clinical trials. The Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory was the most used instrument. The findings indicated that music therapy, educational guidelines or videos on the procedure, massage, psychological preparation and aromatherapy were the main non-pharmacological therapies used to reduce anxiety and stress in patients undergoing vascular procedures.

Guided Imagery for Symptom Management of Patients with Life-Limiting Illnesses: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Background: Patients with life-limiting illnesses receiving palliative care have a high symptom burden that can be challenging to manage. Guided imagery (GI), a complementary and integrative therapy in which patients are induced to picture mental images with sensory components, has proven in quasi-experimental studies to be effective as a complementary therapy for symptom management. Objective: To systematically review randomized controlled trials that report evidence of guided imagery for symptom management in patients with life-limiting illnesses. Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guideline was followed for this review and the search strategy was applied in Medline, CINHAL, and Web of Science. The quality of articles was evaluated using the Cochrane Collaboration's Risk-of-Bias Tool 2 (RoB 2). The results are presented using the Guidance on the Conduct of Narrative Synthesis in Systematic Reviews. Results: A total of 8822 studies were initially identified through the search strategy, but after applying exclusion criteria, 14 randomized controlled trials were included in this review. The quality assessment revealed that four studies had a high risk of bias, nine had some concerns, and one had a low risk of bias. Out of the 14 studies, 6 evaluated oncological diagnosis, while the remaining 8 focused on nononcological diagnoses across 6 different diseases. GI was found to be effective in managing symptoms in 10 out of the 14 studies. Regardless of the disease stage, patients who received guided imagery experienced relief from anxiety, depression, pain, sleep disturbances, and fatigue. Conclusion: GI therapy has shown promising results regarding symptom management in palliative care patients with life-limiting illnesses at different stages.

Efetividade da terapia Reiki para ansiedade pré-operatória na cirurgia cardíaca: ensaio clínico randomizado / Efectividad de la terapia de reiki para ansiedad preoperatoria en cirugía cardíaca: ensayo clínico aleatorizado / Effectiveness of Reiki therapy for preoperative anxiety in cardiac surgery: a randomized clinical trial

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar a efetividade de um protocolo de Reiki nos níveis de ansiedade no período pré-operatório de cirurgia cardíaca. Métodos Ensaio clínico controlado e randomizado realizado em um hospital universitário de referência em cardiologia entre junho e dezembro de 2021. Foi realizada randomização em bloco e alocação por sorteio com envelopes selados opacos em dois grupos: Controle (n=44; não submetido a intervenção) e Intervenção (n=44; submetido a duas sessões de Reiki três dias antes e na véspera da cirurgia). Os desfechos principais (ansiedade, bem-estar e tensão muscular) foram avaliados ao longo das sessões usando um modelo de efeitos mistos. Para avaliar o tamanho do efeito foram calculados os valores parciais de eta quadrado (η2p). Resultados Foram determinadas as diferenças nos escores de ansiedade (+2,7 pontos a mais para o controle), bem-estar (-0,78) e tensão muscular (1,27), sendo consideradas estatisticamente significativas (p<0,001). Na análise do tamanho do efeito, o experimento distinguiu melhor a variação na variável ansiedade (η2p=0,74) que nas outras duas variáveis (η2p=0,14; η2p=0,23). Conclusão O estudo oferece evidência favorável para efetividade do Reiki no controle da ansiedade pré-operatória de cirurgia cardíaca.

Resumen Objetivo Evaluar la efectividad de un protocolo de reiki en los niveles de ansiedad en el período preoperatorio de cirugías cardíacas. Métodos Ensayo clínico controlado y aleatorizado, realizado en un hospital universitario de referencia en cardiología entre junio y diciembre de 2021. La aleatorización se realizó por bloques y la asignación por sorteo con sobres cerrados opacos en dos grupos: Control (n=44, sin intervención) y Experimental (n=44, sometidos a dos sesiones de reiki, una tres días antes y otra en la víspera de la cirugía). Los criterios de valoración principales (ansiedad, bienestar y tensión muscular) fueron evaluados a lo largo de las sesiones, mediante un modelo de efectos mixtos. Para evaluar el tamaño del efecto se calcularon los valores parciales de eta cuadrado (η2p). Resultados Se observaron diferencias en la puntuación de ansiedad (+2,7 puntos más en el grupo de control), bienestar (-0,78) y tensión muscular (1,27), consideradas estadísticamente significativas (p<0,001). En el análisis del tamaño del efecto, el estudio percibió mejor la variación en la variable ansiedad (η2p=0,74) que en las otras dos variables (η2p=0,14; η2p=0,23). Cirugía El estudio ofrece evidencias favorables para la efectividad del reiki en el control de la ansiedad preoperatoria de cirugías cardíacas. Registro Brasileiro de Ensaios Clínicos: RBR-2nhgvn6

Abstract Objective To assess the effectiveness of a Reiki protocol on anxiety levels in the preoperative period of cardiac surgery. Methods This is a controlled and randomized clinical trial carried out in a university reference hospital in cardiology between June and December 2021. Chunk randomization and allocation by draw with opaque sealed envelopes were carried out in two groups: Control (n=44; not subjected to intervention); and Intervention (n=44; submitted to two Reiki sessions three days before and the day before surgery). The main outcomes (anxiety, well-being and muscle tension) were assessed across sessions using a mixed effects model. To assess the effect size, partial eta squared (η2p) values were calculated. Results Differences in anxiety scores (+2.7 points more than the control), well-being (-0.78) and muscle tension (1.27) were determined, being considered statistically significant (p<0.001). In analyzing the effect size, the experiment better distinguished the variation in the anxiety variable (η2p=0.74) than in the other two variables (η2p=0.14; η2p=0.23). Conclusion The study offers favorable evidence for the effectiveness of Reiki in controlling preoperative anxiety after cardiac surgery. Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry: RBR-2nhgvn6

Práticas integrativas e complementares em saúde entre estudantes universitários: motivos de uso e de não uso / Integrative and complementary health practices among university students: reasons for use or non-use

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo é compreender os motivos de uso e não uso das práticas integrativas e complementares entres estudantes universitários da área da saúde. Trata-se de uma pesquisa quanti-qualitativa, com dados coletados por meio de questionários (667) e entrevistas (34) e submetidos à análise de conteúdo. Os efeitos terapêuticos, a influência familiar e a oferta de alternativa à biomedicina foram as principais razões elencadas para o uso das práticas integrativas e complementares, ao tempo que a ausência de demanda, o desinteresse e a falta de oportunidade foram as motivações mais frequentes para o não uso. Nesse sentido, as motivações de uso enfatizam as vantagens obtidas através da interlocução com essas práticas e alguns contextos que determinam sua adoção. Em relação às motivações de não uso, destaca-se um cenário de baixa oferta e dominância da biomedicina na cultura ocidental contemporânea. Portanto, esses resultados corroboram a demanda de enfrentamento da monocultura da biomedicina, bem como a abordagem das práticas integrativas na educação superior. Desse modo, a universidade pode se construir a partir da tessitura entre diferentes culturas em saúde, com a facilitação do emprego das práticas não hegemônicas e a ampliação das bases epistêmicas de cuidado na formação e vida da comunidade acadêmica.

Abstract The objective of this study is to understand the reasons for use or non-use of the integrative and complementary practices among university health students. It is a quantitative and qualitative research, with data collected with questionnaires (667) and interviews (34), and investigated by content analysis. Therapeutic effects, family influence, and offer of alternatives to biomedicine were the main reasons for use of integrative and complementary practices, while the absence of demand, disinterest, and lack of opportunity were the most frequent barriers for use. Therefore, the motivations for use emphasize advantages obtained with these practices and some contexts that determine their adoption. Regarding the barriers for use, a scenario of low availability and dominance of biomedicine in contemporary western culture stands out. Therefore, these results corroborate the demand to confront the monoculture of biomedicine, as well as the inclusion of integrative practices in higher health education. Thus, university can be built on dialogues between different cultures in health, facilitating the use of non-hegemonic practices and expanding the epistemic bases of care in the formation and the life of the academic community.

Integrative nursing in the Brazilian northeast: introduction, potential, and challenges / Enfermería integradora en el nordeste Brasileño: inserción, potencialidades y desafíos / Enfermagem integrativa no nordeste Brasileiro: inserção, potencialidades e desafios

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the introduction, potential, and challenges experienced by nurses in the provision of Integrative and Complementary Health Practices in the northeast f Brazil. Method: A qualitative study conducted from June to December 2022 with 15 northeastern nurses qualified in Integrative and Complementary Practices. The data were produced through individual online interviews and submitted to content analysis. Results: 15 nurses participated, and 23 integrative practices were cited, with a predominance of auriculotherapy, greater introduction in primary care and private nursing offices, highlighting labor and personal benefits. Their potential includes technical qualification for the practice and interest in continuing education. The hospital-centric view of professionals, the low diffusion on the theme in teaching, as well as the difficulty in pricing procedures and in developing clinical reasoning in other medical rationalities were cited as the main challenges. Conclusion: Despite the challenges still faced, northeastern nurses are offering integrative practices to complement user care.

RESUMEN Objetivo: describir la inserción, las potencialidades y los desafíos experimentados por los enfermeros en la oferta de Prácticas Integrativas y Complementarias en Salud en la región noreste de Brasil. Método: estudio cualitativo, realizado de junio a diciembre de 2022 con 15 enfermeros del noreste calificados en Prácticas Integrativas y complementarias. Los datos se produjeron por medio de entrevistas individuales en línea y se sometieron a análisis de contenido. Resultados: Participaron 15 enfermeros y se citaron 23 prácticas integrativas, con predominio de la auriculoterapia, con mayor inserción en la atención primaria y en consultorios privados de enfermería, destacando beneficios laborales y personales. Algunas de las potencialidades incluyen la calificación técnica para la práctica y el interés en la educación continua. La visión hospitalocéntrica de los profesionales, la baja difusión del tema en la enseñanza, la dificultad en la fijación de precios de los procedimientos y en el desarrollo del razonamiento clínico en otras racionalidades médicas se citaron como los principales desafíos. Conclusión: A pesar de los desafíos enfrentados, enfermeros del noreste ofrecen prácticas integradoras, con el objetivo de complementar la atención a los usuarios.

RESUMO Objetivo: descrever a inserção, as potencialidades e os desafios vivenciados pelos enfermeiros na oferta das Práticas Integrativas e Complementares em Saúde na região Nordeste do Brasil. Método: estudo qualitativo, realizado de junho a dezembro de 2022 com 15 enfermeiros nordestinos habilitados em Práticas Integrativas e Complementares. Os dados foram produzidos por meio de entrevistas individuais online e submetidos à análise de conteúdo. Resultados: Participaram 15 enfermeiros e 23 práticas integrativas foram citadas, com predomínio da auriculoterapia, com maior inserção na atenção primária e nos consultórios privados de enfermagem, ressaltando benefícios laborais e pessoais. Algumas das potencialidades incluem a habilitação técnica para a prática e o interesse na realização da educação continuada. A visão hospitalocêntrica dos profissionais, a baixa difusão sobre a temática no ensino, a dificuldade em precificar os procedimentos e em desenvolver raciocínio clínico em outras racionalidades médicas foram citados como os principais desafios. Conclusão: Apesar dos desafios ainda enfrentados, os enfermeiros nordestinos estão ofertando as práticas integrativas, visando complementar os cuidados aos usuários.

Prevalência de uso de práticas integrativas e complementares e doenças crônicas: Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde 2019 / Prevalence of the use of integrative and complementary practices and chronic diseases: 2019 National Health Survey

Resumo O estudo investigou a associação entre ter alguma doença ou agravo crônicos e a prevalência de uso de práticas integrativas e complementares (PIC) na população adulta brasileira. As doenças crônicas constituem uma séria questão de saúde pública e há limitações de respostas satisfatórias pela medicina ocidental. Assim, tem aumentado a procura pelas PIC por serem uma alternativa humanizada, de menor custo e de fácil aquisição. Foi realizado um estudo transversal de base populacional utilizando dados da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde de 2019. Foram estimadas as prevalências de uso das PIC por categorias das demais variáveis (presença ou não de agravos crônicos), além de razões de prevalência (RP) ajustadas por características sociodemográficas. A prevalência de uso de alguma PIC, nos últimos 12 meses, pela população brasileira (a partir de 18 anos) foi de 5,5% (IC95%: 5,2%-5,8%), e os adultos com algum agravo crônico tiveram maior prevalência de uso (RP: 2,11; IC95%: 1,89-2,36), mesmo após ajuste sociodemográfico. Acidente vascular cerebral, asma, artrite, doenças osteomusculares relacionadas ao trabalho, depressão e outras doenças mentais, doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica, câncer e doenças cardíacas, como hipertensão arterial, tiveram associação com maior uso de PIC.

Abstract The study sought to investigate the association between having a chronic disease or condition and the prevalence of having recourse to Integrative and Complementary Practices (ICP) among the Brazilian adult population. Chronic diseases are a serious public health issue and there are limitations of Western medicine to offer effective answers. Thus, the demand for ICP has increased as they constitute a humanized treatment option, with low cost and ease of acquisition. A cross-sectional population-based study was carried out using data from the 2019 National Health Survey. The prevalence of ICP use was estimated by categories of the other variables (presence or absence of chronic conditions) and prevalence ratios (PR) were adjusted for sociodemographic variables. The prevalence of the use of a given ICP, in the last 12 months, by the adult Brazilian population (18 years of age and over) was 5.5% (95%CI: 5.2%-5.8%), and adults with a chronic condition had a higher prevalence of use (PR: 2.11; 95%CI: 1.89-2.36), even after adjusting for sociodemographic characteristics. Stroke, asthma, arthritis, work-related musculoskeletal disorders, depression and other mental illnesses, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer and heart disease such as hypertension were associated with a higher prevalence of ICP use.

Como os gerentes percebem as dificuldades de implantação e implementação das Práticas Integrativas e Complementares em Saúde na Atenção Primária à Saúde? / How do managers perceive the difficulties of implementing and implementing Integrative and Complementary Health Practices in Primary Health Care?

Resumo Após 15 anos de promulgação da política nacional, muitas unidades de saúde ainda não implantaram as Práticas Integrativas e Complementares em Saúde. As razões para esse afastamento da Atenção Primária à Saúde na Região Metropolitana de Goiânia-GO, Brasil, ainda são desconhecidas. Assim, este estudo objetiva compreender como os gerentes percebem as dificuldades de implantação e implementação das Práticas Integrativas e Complementares em Saúde na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo, descritivo e exploratório, realizado com 24 gerentes de unidades básicas de saúde mediante entrevistas semiestruturadas e analisadas segundo a estrutura de conteúdo de Bardin. Os gerentes imputam a impossibilidade da oferta a fatores como sobrecarga do trabalho, falta de apoio financeiro, material e organizacional por parte das secretarias de Saúde, preconceito, infraestrutura inadequada, inexistência de recurso financeiro e insuficiência de formação em serviço. Portanto, concluímos que a implementação das Práticas Integrativas e Complementares em Saúde é incipiente na Atenção Primária à Saúde por conta, principalmente, de barreiras estruturais, organizacionais, culturais e educacionais. Esses resultados podem colaborar na resolução desses obstáculos, para que as Práticas Integrativas e Complementares em Saúde possam ser oferecidas aos usuários do Sistema Único de Saúde de forma mais equânime.

Abstract After 15 years of promulgating the national policy, many health units still have not implemented the Integrative and Complementary Practices. The reasons for this departure from Primary Health Care in the Metropolitan Region of Goiania-GO, Brazil, remain unknown. Thus, this study aims to understand how managers perceive the difficulties of implementing and implementing Integrative and Complementary Health Practices in Primary Health Care. This qualitative, descriptive, and exploratory study was carried out with 24 managers of basic health units through semi-structured interviews, transcribed and analyzed according to Bardin's content structure. Managers attribute the absence of Integrative and Complementary Practices in Primary Health Care to factors such as work overload, lack of support from the health secretariats, prejudice, inadequate infrastructure, lack of financial resources, and insufficient in-service training. Therefore, we conclude that Integrative and Complementary Practices are absent from Primary Health Care, mainly due to structural and organizational barriers. These results may imply the resolution of these obstacles so that Integrative and Complementary Practices can be offered to users of the Unified Health System more equitably.

Percepção dos trabalhadores da Atenção Primária à Saúde sobre o uso da auriculoterapia / Primary Health Care workers' perception of auriculotherapy

Resumo O estudo objetivou compreender a percepção de trabalhadores da Atenção Primária à Saúde sobre um processo de cuidado com auriculoterapia. Trata-se de estudo descritivo com abordagem qualitativa. Nove profissionais de saúde foram entrevistados. Em seguida, procedeu-se à análise de conteúdo na modalidade temática. Observaram-se relatos sobre efeitos positivos na melhoria do sono e da qualidade de vida, redução da ansiedade, relaxamento físico e mental, mais concentração e disposição para as atividades diárias. Os participantes ressaltaram a importância do terapeuta na escuta, humanização e no acolhimento das demandas trazidas. A escuta orientou a auriculoterapia e a fala do terapeuta durante o processo de cuidado, evidenciando a auriculoterapia como ferramenta alternativa de cuidado do cuidador.

Abstract The study aimed to understand the Primary Health Care workers' perception of a care process with auriculotherapy. This is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach. Nine healthcare professionals were interviewed. Then, Content Analysis with a thematic approach was carried out. There were reports on positive effects on improving sleep and quality of life, anxiety reduction, physical and mental relaxation, more concentration, and willingness to do daily activities. The participants emphasized the importance of the therapist in listening, humanization, and welcoming the demands brought. The listening guided the therapist's practice and speech during the care process using auriculotherapy as an alternative care tool for the caregiver.

Práticas Integrativas e Complementares para promoção de saúde na Atenção Primária na Região Metropolitana de Goiânia / Integrative and Complementary Practices for Health Promotion in Primary Care in the Metropolitan Region of Goiania, Brazil

Resumo Este estudo teve como objetivo compreender as percepções atribuídas por profissionais de saúde que ofertam Práticas Integrativas e Complementares, sobre como estas podem promover a saúde na Atenção Primária na Região Metropolitana de Goiânia. Estudo descritivo, exploratório, com abordagem qualitativa, envolvendo a participação de 20 profissionais de saúde ofertantes de Práticas Integrativas e Complementares. Os dados foram coletados de janeiro a agosto de 2018, e os profissionais eram provenientes das equipes da Estratégia de Saúde da Família, Núcleos Ampliados de Saúde da Família e Academias da Saúde. As entrevistas semiestruturadas foram transcritas e analisadas segundo a Análise de Conteúdo Temática. Os resultados destacaram as Práticas Integrativas e Complementares, especialmente as implementadas em grupo, como promotoras de saúde. Essas práticas proporcionam um espaço para a prevenção, educação e produção de saúde, além de facilitarem o desenvolvimento de habilidades pessoais e sociais nos usuários, bem como a adoção de estilos de vida mais saudáveis. Em conclusão, as Práticas Integrativas e Complementares fortalecem o trabalho na Atenção Primária enquanto modelo ampliado de atenção à saúde.

Abstract This study aimed to understand the perceptions attributed by health professionals who offer Integrative and Complementary Practices, on how these can promote health in Primary Care in the Metropolitan Region of Goiânia. Descriptive, exploratory study, with a qualitative approach, involving the participation of 20 health professionals offering Integrative and Complementary Practices. Data were collected from January to August 2018, and the professionals came from the Family Health Strategy, Expanded Health Centers and Health Academies teams. The semi-structured interviews were transcribed and analyzed according to Thematic Content Analysis. The results highlighted Integrative and Complementary Practices, especially those implemented in groups, as health promoters. These practices provide a space for prevention, education and health production, in addition to facilitating the development of personal and social skills in users, as well as the adoption of healthier lifestyles. In conclusion, Integrative and Complementary Practices strengthen the work in Primary Care as an expanded model of health care.

Aplicação e efetividade de Auriculoterapia no contexto da saúde da criança: revisão integrativa da literatura / Application and effectiveness of Auriculotherapy in the context of child health: an integrative literature review / Aplicación y eficacia de la auriculoterapia en el contexto de la salud infantil: una revisión bibliográfica integradora

Objetivos: analisar a aplicação da auriculoterapia no contexto de saúde de crianças (zero a 12 anos incompletos) e as evidências científicas da sua efetividade em relação às finalidades terapêuticas propostas. Métodos:revisão integrativa da literatura, realizada em novembro de 2023, nas bases de dados e biblioteca virtual MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde/BIREME, COCHRANE Library e Scientific Electronic Library Online, utilizando o descritor controlado "Auriculotherapy" e o descritor não controlado "Children", sem restrição temporal de publicação. Para análise utilizou-se o referencial de acurácia de evidências. Resultados:foram selecionados dez artigos oriundos de Cuba (n=4), Taiwan (n=3), China (n=2) e Iran (n=1). Eles foram publicados nos últimos 15 anos e abordavam predominantemente crianças em idade escolar. Aqueles com evidência forte relacionam-se às temáticas: tratamento de onicofagia, miopia e transtorno de déficit de atenção e hiperatividade (TDAH). Os pontos auriculares de maior recorrência de uso foram: Shenmen, coração e olho. Conclusão: essa terapia mostra-se efetiva como coadjuvante para tratamento de onicofagia, TDAH e miopia na população pediátrica em idade escolar, e para as demais finalidades terapêuticas identificadas na revisão, apesar dos resultados promissores, é preciso desenvolver mais pesquisas para que se possa afirmar sua efetividade.

Objectives: to analyze the application of auriculotherapy in the health context of children (zero to 12 incomplete years) and the scientific evidence of its effectiveness in relation to the proposed therapeutic purposes. Methods:integrative literature review, carried out in November 2023, in the databases and virtual library MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde/BIREME, COCHRANE Library, and Scientific Electronic Library Online, using the controlled descriptor "Auriculotherapy" and the uncontrolled descriptor "Children", with no time restriction on publication. For analysis, we used the reference of evidence accuracy. Results: ten articles were selected from Cuba (n=4), Taiwan (n=3), China (n=2), and Iran (n=1), which were published in the last 15 years and predominantly dealt with school-age children. Those with strong evidence are related to the themes: treatment of onychophagia, myopia, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The auricular points with the highest recurrence of use were: Shenmen, heart, and eye. Conclusion:this therapy has been shown to be effective as an adjunct for the treatment of onychophagia, ADHD, and myopia in the school-age pediatric population, and or the other therapeutic purposes identified in the review, despite the promising results, further research is needed to affirm its effectiveness.

Objetivos: analizar la aplicación de la auriculoterapia en el contexto de la salud de los niños (cero a 12 años incompletos) y la evidencia científica de su eficacia en relación con los fines terapéuticos propuestos. Métodos: revisión integrativa de la literatura, realizada en noviembre de 2023, en las bases de datos MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde/BIREME, Biblioteca COCHRANE y Scientific Electronic Library Online y biblioteca virtual, utilizando el descriptor controlado "Auriculoterapia" y el descriptor no controlado "Niños", sin restricción de tiempo de publicación. Para analizarlo, utilizamos el parámetro de precisión de las pruebas. Resultados: se seleccionaron diez artículos de Cuba (n=4), Taiwán (n=3), China (n=2) e Irán (n=1), que se publicaron en los últimos 15 años y trataban predominantemente de niños en edad escolar. Los que presentan pruebas sólidas están relacionados con los temas: tratamiento de la onicofagia, la miopía y el trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad (TDAH). Los puntos auriculares más utilizados fueron: Shenmen, corazón y ojo. Conclusión: esta terapia está demostrando ser eficaz como complemento para el tratamiento de la onicofagia, el TDAH y la miopía en la población pediátrica en edad escolar, y para los otros fines terapéuticos identificados en la revisión, a pesar de los resultados prometedores, se necesitan más investigaciones para afirmar su eficacia.

Sociodemographic and training profile of nursing professionals in the state of São Paulo in relation to Integrative and Complementary Health Practices / Perfil sociodemográfico y de formación de los profesionales de enfermería del estado de São Paulo en relación a las Prácticas Integrativas y Complementarias de Salud / Perfil sociodemográfico e de formação dos profissionais de Enfermagem do estado de São Paulo em relação às Práticas Integrativas e Complementares em Saúde

Objective: to analyze the sociodemographic and training profile of nursing professionals in the state of São Paulo in relation to Integrative and Complementary Practices in Health. Method: cross-sectional study, developed with 3,794 nursing professionals in the state of São Paulo, from 645 municipalities. To collect data, an online questionnaire was used containing sociodemographic and professional training variables. A hierarchical multiple Poisson regression model was constructed, considering training in practices as the dependent variable, with a significance level of 5%. Results: of the 3,794 (100%) participants, 479 (12.62%) had training in Integrative and Complementary Health Practices. The most frequent practices were auriculotherapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine/acupuncture and Reiki. The predominant training modalities were free, face-to-face and theoretical-practical courses. The variables age, no formal religion, higher education and specialization level, working hours and knowledge and previous experience on integrative practices were significant. Conclusion: the results indicate the need to encourage and expand the training of Integrative and Complementary Health Practices for nursing professionals, in order to strengthen their performance in health services.

Objetivo: analizar el perfil sociodemográfico y de formación de los profesionales de enfermería del estado de São Paulo en relación a las Prácticas Integrativas y Complementarias en Salud. Método: estudio transversal, desarrollado con 3.794 profesionales de enfermería del estado de São Paulo, provenientes de 645 municipios. Para la recolección de datos se utilizó un cuestionario online que contenía variables sociodemográficas y de formación profesional. Se construyó un modelo de regresión de Poisson múltiple jerárquico, considerando la formación en prácticas como variable dependiente, con nivel de significancia del 5%. Resultados: de los 3.794 (100%) participantes, 479 (12,62%) tenían formación en Prácticas Integrativas y Complementarias en Salud. Las prácticas más frecuentes fueron la auriculoterapia, la Medicina Tradicional China/acupuntura y el reiki. Las modalidades de formación predominantes fueron cursos libres, presenciales y teórico-prácticos. Las variables edad, sin religión formal, nivel superior de formación y especialización, carga horaria de trabajo, y conocimiento y experiencia previa sobre prácticas integrativas presentaron significancia. Conclusión: los resultados indican la necesidad de incentivar y expandir la formación en Prácticas Integrativas y Complementarias en Salud a los profesionales de enfermería, con el fin de fortalecer su actuación en los servicios de salud.

Objetivo: analisar o perfil sociodemográfico e de formação dos profissionais de Enfermagem do estado de São Paulo em relação às Práticas Integrativas e Complementares em Saúde. Método: estudo transversal, desenvolvido com 3.794 profissionais de Enfermagem do estado de São Paulo, provenientes de 645 municípios. Para a coleta de dados, utilizou-se um questionário online contendo as variáveis sociodemográficas e de formação profissional. Foi construído um modelo de regressão de Poisson múltiplo hierárquico, considerando a formação em práticas como variável dependente, com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: dos 3.794 (100%) participantes, 479 (12,62%) tinham formação em Práticas Integrativas e Complementares em Saúde. As práticas mais frequentes foram a auriculoterapia, a Medicina Tradicional Chinesa/acupuntura e o Reiki . As modalidades de formação predominantes foram cursos livres, presenciais e teórico-práticos. As variáveis idade, sem religião formal, nível superior de formação e especialização, carga horária de trabalho e conhecimento e experiência prévia sobre práticas integrativas apresentaram significância. Conclusão: os resultados indicam a necessidade de incentivar e expandir a formação em Práticas Integrativas e Complementares em Saúde dos profissionais de Enfermagem, a fim de fortalecer sua atuação nos serviços de saúde.