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Integrative and complementary health practices in the nurses’ action of primary health care
Abstract Objective to analyze the knowledge and use of integrative and complementary practices in the work of nurses in Primary Health Care. Method a cross-sectional study carried out in 85 Basic Health Units in Curitiba-PR in 2021. The sample consisted of 195 recruits recruited using the Snowball t...
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Published in: | Escola Anna Nery revista de enfermagem 2023, Vol.27 |
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Language: | English |
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Summary: | Abstract Objective to analyze the knowledge and use of integrative and complementary practices in the work of nurses in Primary Health Care. Method a cross-sectional study carried out in 85 Basic Health Units in Curitiba-PR in 2021. The sample consisted of 195 recruits recruited using the Snowball technique. The were confirmed by means of an electronic data selection instrument and methods by electronic descriptive data methods. Results 43 (22.1%) of the participants use integrative and complementary practices (PIC) in care, and 31 (15.9%) reported having training in some modality. The use of 17 PIC modalities was identified, 33 (47.8%) in auriculotherapy and 7 (10.1%) in reiki. The Ranking item on the theoretical knowledge of the average participants on the topic was >3.89, demonstrating agreement with the statements. About how participants experience the PIC, due to the recognition of nursing practices. Conclusion the study contributes to the characterization of nurses' performance in primary care based on integrative and complementary practices. The findings serve as a subsidy for professionals and managers to identify gaps in knowledge, in action, as well as in the management of primary care health services in order to strengthen the professional autonomy of those who use these practices in care.
Resumo Objetivo analisar o conhecimento e o uso das Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (PIC) na atuação dos enfermeiros da Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS). Método estudo transversal realizado em 85 Unidades Básicas de Saúde de Curitiba-PR em 2021. A amostra foi de 195 enfermeiros recrutados pela técnica Snowball. Os dados foram coletados por um instrumento eletrônico estruturado contendo 20 afirmativas com respostas tipo Likert e analisados por métodos estatísticos descritivos. Resultados 43(22,1%) dos participantes utilizam PIC na assistência, sendo que 31(15,9%) referiram ter formação em alguma modalidade. Identificou-se a utilização de 17 modalidades de PIC, sendo 33(47,8%) em auriculoterapia e sete (10,1%) em reiki. O ranking médio do item sobre o conhecimento teórico dos participantes sobre o tema foi >3,89, demonstrando concordância às afirmativas. Sobre as vivências dos participantes em relação às PIC, verificou-se o reconhecimento dessas práticas pelos enfermeiros. Conclusão o estudo contribui para a caracterização da atuação dos enfermeiros na APS, a partir das PIC. Os achados servem de subsídio para os profissionais e os gestores identificarem as |
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ISSN: | 1414-8145 2177-9465 |
DOI: | 10.1590/2177-9465-ean-2022-0074en |