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Indiara Sartori Dalmolin1, Ivonete Teresinha Schülter Buss Heidemann1, Vera Lucia Freitag2
1Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brasil.
Objective:
To understand the perception of professionals in the Family Health Strategy and the Family Health Support Center units regarding the use of integrative and complementary practices in the Unified Health System, revealing potentials and limitations.
Method:
A qualitative and participatory study articulated using a dialogical methodological reference performed in Culture Circles with professionals of a municipality of the South of Brazil. The disclosure was carried out concurrently with the participation of the respondents.
Results:
Thirty (30) professionals participated. The potentials of integrative and complementary practices for strengthening the healthcare system as a model of differentiated care with a comprehensive, holistic and empowering approach were identified, however an overload of work and the different types of resistance constitute limitations for its consolidation.
Conclusion:
Integrative and complementary practices are a form of care with potential for transforming individuals, families, communities, professionals and health services, and thus are important resources for strengthening the Unified Health System.
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