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Published on: June 21, 2010
[Alternative/complementary therapies in public and private education: analysis of knowledge among nursing students]
Monica Martins Trovo1, Maria Júlia da Silva, Eliseth Ribeiro Leão
1Escola de Enfermagem, da Unversidade de São Paulo. trovomonica@ig.com.br
Abstract:
This study aimed to analyze undergraduate Nursing students' knowledge in two education institutions, one public and one private, about alternative/complementary therapies, since both institutions offer a specific subject in this area under the optional and obligatory form, respectively. Data suggest that, apart from academic education, knowledge about this theme originates from common sense. The students recommend the use of alternative/complementary therapies although they do not use them much. Flower therapy, acupuncture, homeopathy, cromotherapy, fitotherapy, music therapy and massage are more utilized. The most neglected aspect in the teaching-learning process refers to the legal aspects of specialization in this area for the nurse.
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