scholarly journals MEDICINAL PLANTS AND HERBAL MEDICINES USAGE IN THE SOCIOECONOMIC REALITY OF NORTHEAST BRAZILIAN COCOA REGION

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonardo Galvão Cardoso ◽  
Rafael S. Silva ◽  
Gesael P. F. Júnior ◽  
Luiz A. M. Cardoso ◽  
Alexandre J. de Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Health System ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Public Health System ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Important Conclusion ◽  
Toxicity Potential

Objective: This work describes the medicinal plants and/or herbal medicines usage by the population assisted by Brazilian Public Health System (SUS), and their prescription by health professionals in the Brazilian Northeast. Methods: Questionnaires were applied for public health system users; pharmacists who work at compounding pharmacies; physicians and nurses. Data were submitted to descriptive statistical analysis. Results: The sociodemographic profile was individuals between 40 and 59 yearsold, majority of females, low family income, and low schooling levels. A great number of individuals (89.3%) used plant products, without prescription and based on traditional knowledge. There was a common trend regarding a lack of knowledge of plant toxicity potential. Regarding health professionals, 90% stated having knowledge about medicinal plants and/or herbal medicines, and 80% believe that its effect is important. Conclusion: The study reveals the major usage of herbal medicines and/or medicinal plants by familiar low income and low schooling level without prescription from a physician. These factors may cause a risk/benefit imbalance where could have a reduction in therapy efficacy and high toxicity potential of the drugs. This reinforces the need of pharmacosurveillance toward usage of medicinal plants and herbal medicines in the public health system.

scholarly journals Impact of the Training of Professionals from São Paulo Public Health System in Phytotherapy Practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linete Maria Menzenga Haraguchi ◽  
Adriana Sañudo ◽  
Eliana Rodrigues ◽  
Herbert Cervigni ◽  
Elisaldo Luiz de Araujo Carlini
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Health System ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Public Health System ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo

Abstract: Introduction: Following the introduction in 2006 of the National Policy on Integrative and Complementary Practices, and The National Policy on Medicinal Plants and Herbal Medicines, the Municipal Secretariat for the Environment of the City Hall of Sao Paulo initiated the Medicinal Plants Course, later expanded to The Medicinal Plants and Herbal Medicines Course for the training of health professionals. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the 2014 and 2015 edition of the course “Medicinal Plants and Herbal Medicines” on health professional practices. Methods: An exploratory and descriptive study was conducted with a qualitative-quantitative approach. The quantitative process (Phase I) consisted of a questionnaire being emailed to health professionals who were involved in the course, divided into seven categories: biomedical professional, dental surgeon, nurse, pharmacist, physiotherapist, physician and nutritionist; and, out of 165 questionnaires, 114 responses were received (69.1%). The Qualitative and Quantitative process (Phase II), comprised semi-structured, in-person individual interviews to obtain detailed information on Phytotherapy practices, with 73 health professionals being interviewed, before and after the training, comparing their practices afterwards. Results: The course had a positive impact on the acceptance and application of Phytotherapy by health professionals with a significant increase (p<0.001) in the expansion of activities related to Phytotherapy (herbal tea “meetings”, medicinal herb gardens and capacity training), regarding the use of herbal products, such as Matricaria chamomilla (chamomile), Maytenus ilicifolia (espinheira-santa), Valeriana officinalis (valeriana). An increase in the knowledge of Phytotherapy risks was also observed, although there was no increase in the reporting of adverse reactions. The study confirmed the importance of the inclusion of Medicinal Plants and Herbal Medicines Courses as part of undergraduate and postgraduate school, as well as the technical training and continuing education for SUS health professionals. Conclusion: The positive impact found out in almost all evaluated aspects, such as the increase in the knowledge and in the prescription of herbal medicines, confirms the importance of such courses. The results suggest the training promoted a positive impact on the Phytotherapy practice of the Public Health System professionals in São Paulo.

scholarly journals An Electronic Health Platform for Monitoring Health Conditions of Patients With Hypertension in the Brazilian Public Health System: Protocol for a Nonrandomized Controlled Trial

10.2196/15299 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. e15299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Carolina Bertoletti De Marchi ◽  
Ana Luisa Sant' Anna Alves ◽  
Carla Beatrice Crivellaro Gonçalves ◽  
Cristiano Roberto Cervi ◽  
Daiana Biduski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Health System ◽  
Treatment Adherence ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Public Health System ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Monitoring Method ◽  
Electronic Health

Background Chronic noncommunicable diseases such as arterial hypertension have a high impact in the context of public health. Previous studies have shown improvements in blood pressure due to simple lifestyle changes, which were supported by electronic health (eHealth) solutions. Objective The aim of this study is to develop an eHealth platform and assess the effects of its use on the health conditions of patients with hypertension, with assistance from health professionals in the public health system of a Brazilian city. Methods The platform will include a server that centralizes all the data and business rules, a website dashboard for health professionals, and a mobile app for patients. We will analyze the effects of its use through a controlled, nonrandomized, nonblind, prospective, monocentric clinical trial. We will enroll 68 participants diagnosed with arterial hypertension and under medical follow-up and categorize them into two groups. The participants of the intervention group will use the platform as a monitoring method, whereas the participants of the control group will use conventional methods. In both groups, we will assess and compare the evolution of blood pressure and treatment adherence before, during, and after the intervention. Results The project was funded at the end of 2018. We have been developing the software since 2019 with plans to complete it in 2020, and we will enroll patients between 2020 and 2021. We expect to submit the first results for publication in 2020. Conclusions For the primary outcome, we expect a reduction and stabilization of blood pressure. For the secondary outcomes, we hope to see improvements in treatment adherence, physical activities and dietary practices, and acceptance of the eHealth platform. In public health, the technology that favors disease control also helps reduce complications and, consequently, treatment costs. The platform might encourage the adaptation of medical assistance to incorporate this technology into patient monitoring. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) PRR1-10.2196/15299

scholarly journals Medicinal plants used in the public health system of Abaetetuba, in the Brazilian Amazon

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 080-086
Author(s):  
Fabiana Bittencourt Lima ◽  
Jeferson Miranda Costa ◽  
Dyana Joy dos Santos-Fonseca
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Health System ◽  
Public Health System ◽  
Brazilian Amazon ◽  
The Public

The healing properties of medicinal plants used in the Brazilian public health system: a systematic review

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (Sup6) ◽  
pp. S4-S13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diorge Jônatas Marmitt ◽  
Shanna Bitencourt ◽  
Amanda do Couto e Silva ◽  
Claudete Rempel ◽  
Márcia Inês Goettert
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Health System ◽  
Public Health System ◽  
System A

scholarly journals O cenário da Terapia Comunitária Integrativa no Brasil: história, panorama e perspectivas

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (esp. 1) ◽  
pp. 341-359
Author(s):  
Milene Zanoni da Silva ◽  
Adalberto de Paula Barreto ◽  
Josefa Emilia Lopes Ruiz ◽  
Silvana Philippi Camboim ◽  
Rolando Lazarte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health System ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Public Health System ◽  
Health Practice ◽  
Modus Operandi ◽  
Bibliographic Analysis ◽  
Conceptual Study

This manuscript, in essay form, is a contribution to the systematization of information and reflections on the scenario of integrative community therapy in Brazil, from its origin in the 1980s to the present day, presenting its trajectory, achievements, challenges and perspectives regarding the current socio-political and health scenario. The objective is to historically contextualize the ICT in Brazil, focusing on the ICT scenario, its epistemology, modus operandi and formation, its relationship with social determinants, perspectives such as Integrative and Complementary Health Practice inserted in the Brazilian public health system and repercussions of its implementation at the time of COVID-19. It is a theoretical-conceptual study, through bibliographic analysis and the authors' empirical experience with the topic. Adalberto de Paula Barreto is the creator of ICT and the authors are researchers, community therapists, health professionals, lecturers and members of the Brazilian Association of Integrative Community Therapy (ABRATECOM).

scholarly journals O TRABALHO DA EQUIPE MULTIPROFISSIONAL COM CRIANÇAS E ADOLESCENTES VÍTIMAS DE VIOLÊNCIA SEXUAL ATENDIDAS NA UNIDADE HOSPITALAR

Revista LEVS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (20) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrícia Andrade GARCIA ◽  
Anna Paula MACIEIRA ◽  
Daniela Emilena Santiago Dias OLIVEIRA
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health System ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Public Health System ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Hospital Unit

Resumo: O presente estudo analisou a atuação e o entendimento dos profissionais de saúde inseridos em um programa de atendimento a crianças e adolescentes vítimas de violência sexual, implantado em uma unidade hospitalar do interior de São Paulo, conveniada ao Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). A pesquisa procedeu-se a fim de verificar quais as dificuldades desses trabalhadores no atendimento a crianças e adolescentes vítimas de violência sexual, sua compreensão como membro inserido nesse contexto e levantar possíveis soluções e melhorias no tocante ao programa pesquisado. O referencial teórico contempla um breve resgate histórico da concepção na sociedade da criança e do adolescente até a contemporaneidade, posteriormente, traz a análise da pesquisa com base nos questionários estruturados que foram utilizados como instrumentos. Foi possível obter, por meio deste estudo, alguns apontamentos no que diz respeito à preparação desses profissionais no atendimento desse público-alvo. Os dados analisados e comparados revelaram a falta de capacitações para esses profissionais, bem como de um espaço adequado para que eles sejam cuidados e ouvidos sobre a temática.Palavras-chave: Violência Sexual. Equipe Multiprofissional. Unidade Hospitalar. Abstract: In this study we analyzed the performance and understanding of health professionals involved in a program that takes care of children and teenagers victims of sexual violence. The program takes place in a hospital unit in São Paulo, in agreement with Brazil’s Unified Public Health System (SUS). The research verifies the difficulties of these workers in the treatment of these children and adolescents victims of sexual violence, their understanding as a member inserted in this context and the attempt to raise possible solutions and improvements regarding the researched program. The theoretical reference contains a brief historical rescue of the conception in the society of the child and the adolescent until the contemporaneity. Also, it brings the analysis of the research based on the structured questionnaires that were used as instruments. Therefore it was possible to obtain, through this study, some notes regarding the preparation of these professionals when dealing with this public. The data analyzed and compared revealed the lack of training for these professionals, as well as an adequate space for them to be cared and heard.Keywords: Sexual violence. Multi professional team. Hospital Unit.

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