Keywords
Complementary integrative practices (PIC)
Complementary therapies
How to Cite
Copyright © | All rights reserved.
The journal holds the exclusive copyright for the publication of this article under the terms of Brazilian law 9610/98.
Partial reproduction
The use of parts of the texts, figures and questionnaire of the article is free, being mandatory the citation of the authors and journal.
Total reproduction
It is expressly prohibited and must be authorized by the journal.
Abstract
Objective: To know and profile the implementation of Integrative Medicine in Brazil, as well as the adversities faced by Integrative and Complementary Practices within the Unified Health System. Methods: The study is an integrative literature review with data retrieved from the electronic databases Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE) via PubMED, Virtual Health Library of the Ministry of Health (VHL) via LILACS and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), in which original articles published between the years 2016 and 2021 were selected. Results: Such practices are increasingly accessible, however, they are not diffused among millions of people. This impediment is due to the misalignment between public and private policies, in addition to a low implementation of PICs throughout the national scenario. Final considerations: The lack of alternative medicine in Brazil is a reflection of the lack of governmental support and administrative preparation of health care units, mixed with a higher education plan that does not promote these practices in the curriculum of future professionals.