Terapias alternativas/complementares no ensino público e privado: análise do conhecimento dos acadêmicos de enfermagem.

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.