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Práticas de cuidados de saúde não convencionais: a visão de estudantes de saúde
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Práticas de cuidados de saúde não convencionais (PCNC), também conhecidas como medicina complementar e alternativa, abrangem uma ampla variedade de terapias que não estão integradas na medicina convencional. Estas práticas incluem acupuntura, homeopatia, fitoterapia, assim como meditação e ioga. Tais métodos têm atraído cada vez mais atenção mundial, especialmente diante das limitações da medicina moderna e da busca crescente por cuidados mais holísticos. Esta dissertação centra-se na forma como os estudantes da área da saúde, nomeadamente estudantes de medicina dentária em Portugal, percebem estas práticas. O estudo baseia-se numa pesquisa online com o objetivo de avaliar o conhecimento, as opiniões e as experiências desses estudantes em relação às PCNC. Os resultados revelam um interesse considerável por parte de 44 estudantes e futuros profissionais de saúde que participaram no estudo acerca dessas abordagens, embora o conhecimento real sobre as PCNC ainda seja limitado: 38% dos participantes admitiram ter um baixo nível de conhecimento sobre práticas não convencionais. Também, os resultados mostram que 76% dos estudantes desejam aprofundar seu conhecimento sobre essas práticas, apesar de uma formação atual limitada. Apenas 11% indicaram ter feito uma formação em alguma prática não convencional, e 36% buscaram informações por conta própria. Essa lacuna evidencia a necessidade de integrar as PCNC nos cursos de saúde para melhor atender às expectativas de uma população em busca de cuidados diversificados. No que toca ao uso pessoal, mais da metade dos participantes no estudo combina práticas de cuidados convencionais e não convencionais no seu dia a dia. Esta tendência para uma abordagem integrativa demonstra que os estudantes estão abertos à conciliação dos dois tipos de cuidados, com 87% acreditando que é possível conciliar as práticas de saúde convencionais e não convencionais. Além disso, uma maioria significativa (87,5%) dos participantes considera o conhecimento sobre as PCNC importante para a sua futura prática profissional. Essa tendência reflete uma mudança em direção a uma medicina mais holística e centrada nas necessidades individuais dos pacientes, especialmente em resposta aos desafios de saúde modernos, como os gerados pela pandemia de COVID-19. Os resultados deste estudo sugerem a necessidade de desenvolver uma formação mais estruturada sobre as PCNC nos cursos das faculdades de saúde. Isso permitiria aos futuros profissionais de saúde responder a uma demanda crescente por tratamentos mais naturais e personalizados, além de ampliar suas competências para lidar com as diversas necessidades dos pacientes.
Non-conventional healthcare practices (NCHP), also known as complementary and alternative medicine, encompass a wide range of therapies not integrated into conventional medicine. These practices include acupuncture, homeopathy, herbal medicine, as well as meditation and yoga. Such methods have been attracting increasing global attention, especially in light of the limitations of modern medicine and the growing demand for more holistic care. This dissertation focuses on how health science students, specifically dental students in Portugal, perceive these practices. The study is based on an online survey aimed at assessing the knowledge, opinions, and experiences of these students concerning NCHP. The results reveal considerable interest among the 44 health students and future professionals who participated in the study regarding these approaches, although actual knowledge about NCHP remains limited: 38% of participants admitted having a low level of knowledge about non-conventional practices. Additionally, the results show that 76% of students wish to deepen their knowledge of these practices despite current limited training. Only 11% reported having completed training in a non-conventional practice, and 36% sought information independently. This gap highlights the need to integrate NCHP into health courses to better meet the expectations of a population seeking diverse care options. Regarding personal use, over half of the study participants combine conventional and non-conventional health care practices in their daily lives. This trend toward an integrative approach shows that students are open to reconciling both types of care, with 87% believing it is possible to combine conventional and non-conventional health practices. Furthermore, a significant majority (87.5%) of participants consider knowledge about NCHP important for their future professional practice. This trend reflects a shift towards more holistic medicine centered on individual patient needs, especially in response to modern health challenges, such as those generated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The results of this study suggest the need to develop more structured training on NCHP in health science programs. This would enable future health professionals to respond to a growing demand for more natural and personalized treatments, while expanding their competencies to address the diverse needs of patients.
Non-conventional healthcare practices (NCHP), also known as complementary and alternative medicine, encompass a wide range of therapies not integrated into conventional medicine. These practices include acupuncture, homeopathy, herbal medicine, as well as meditation and yoga. Such methods have been attracting increasing global attention, especially in light of the limitations of modern medicine and the growing demand for more holistic care. This dissertation focuses on how health science students, specifically dental students in Portugal, perceive these practices. The study is based on an online survey aimed at assessing the knowledge, opinions, and experiences of these students concerning NCHP. The results reveal considerable interest among the 44 health students and future professionals who participated in the study regarding these approaches, although actual knowledge about NCHP remains limited: 38% of participants admitted having a low level of knowledge about non-conventional practices. Additionally, the results show that 76% of students wish to deepen their knowledge of these practices despite current limited training. Only 11% reported having completed training in a non-conventional practice, and 36% sought information independently. This gap highlights the need to integrate NCHP into health courses to better meet the expectations of a population seeking diverse care options. Regarding personal use, over half of the study participants combine conventional and non-conventional health care practices in their daily lives. This trend toward an integrative approach shows that students are open to reconciling both types of care, with 87% believing it is possible to combine conventional and non-conventional health practices. Furthermore, a significant majority (87.5%) of participants consider knowledge about NCHP important for their future professional practice. This trend reflects a shift towards more holistic medicine centered on individual patient needs, especially in response to modern health challenges, such as those generated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The results of this study suggest the need to develop more structured training on NCHP in health science programs. This would enable future health professionals to respond to a growing demand for more natural and personalized treatments, while expanding their competencies to address the diverse needs of patients.
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Práticas de cuidados de saúde não convencionais Estudantes de saúde Medicina complementar e alternativa Integração dos cuidados de saúde Perceções dos estudantes Saúde holística Autocuidado Non-conventional healthcare practices Health students Complementary and alternative medicine Integration of healthcare Students’ perceptions Holistic health Self-care