Perspectivas de inclusão de práticas da medicina ayurvédica na atenção primária em saúde

Abstract

The study investigated the perception of health professionals working in Primary Health Care (PHC) in a municipality in western Santa Catarina regarding Integrative and Complementary Health Practices (PICS), with an emphasis on Ayurvedic Medicine. This is a qualitative exploratory descriptive research, composed of thirteen health professionals divided into two focus groups. Data analysis was done using the content analysis technique. From the thematic division previously elaborated in “Identification of previous knowledge about PICS and Ayurvedic Medicine”, “Acceptance of PICS and Ayurvedic Medicine for the existence of demand” and “Determinants for implantation of PICS in the municipality”, the analysis categories “ Previous contact "," Experience "," Satisfaction "," Complementarity "," Communication and information for action "," Obstacles "," Service management "and" Biomedical paradigm ". PICS are found in the daily care of PHC professionals, however, there is a need for permanent qualification and dissemination of PICS to the population, especially with regard to Ayurvedic practices. Management initiative and support was also highlighted, as well as the need for new approaches to health care, which prioritize health prevention and promotion actions, with a focus on comprehensive and holistic care, active listening and promotion of self-care. It is hoped that the present work can contribute to the debate related to the PNPIC and serve as a situational diagnosis for future implementation of the policy in the municipality