Benefícios das práticas integrativas e complementares no cuidado de enfermagem

Abstract

Objective: to characterize the benefits of integrative and complementary practices in nursing care. Method: integrative review in the SciELO, Lilacs, PudMed and Virtual Health Library databases. The search descriptors were Complementary Therapies, Nursing Care, Holistic Nursing, Therapeutic Touch, Acupuncture, Phytotherapy, Aromatherapy and Homeopathy. There were 4421 articles available in Portuguese, Spanish and English published between the years 2006 and 2018. Of these, 21 articles were selected. Results: the benefits of integrative practices showed relaxation and well-being, relief of pain and anxiety, reduction of signs and symptoms of diseases, stimulation of professional-patient contact, reduction of medication use, strengthening of the immune system, quality of life and reduction of adverse reactions. Final considerations: it is necessary to lead, empower and prepare nursing for the implementation of ICPs in their daily practice, qualifying care practices and reducing hospital costs. (English) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]