International Journal of High Dilution Research - ISSN 1982-6206, 2021
Introduction: Homeopathy and other integrative and complementary health practices were included i... more Introduction: Homeopathy and other integrative and complementary health practices were included in the Brazilian public health system (SUS) under a formal policy established by the Health Ministry in 2006 [1]. This led to an increase in the demand of homeopathic assistance, not accompanied by a corresponding increase in human and material resources [2,3,4]. On the other hand, an evaluation of market demands carried out by the Education Ministry (MEC) in 2000 led to a reform of the syllable of undergraduate pharmacy courses, which thus included formal teaching of homeopathy [2]. Aims: To make a preliminary quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the teaching of homeopathy in undergraduate pharmacy courses in Brazilian States Paraná and Santa Catarina as to the establishment of a formal discipline, academic credits and the qualification of professors. Methods: The MEC Internet database was surveyed looking for universities with undergraduate courses in pharmacy and their study prog...
Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Pro... more Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Assistência Farmacêutica, Florianópolis, 2015.Esta dissertação teve como objetivo principal analisar as percepções de usuários sobre a clínica homeopática no município de Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, bem como levantar os medicamentos homeopáticos aviados em Farmácias Homeopáticas dos municípios de Florianópolis e de Itajaí, Santa Catarina. Trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratória e descritiva, com abordagens qualitativa e quantitativa, que, inicialmente, foi desenvolvida junto a quatro farmácias homeopáticas instaladas em Florianópolis e uma em Itajaí, e, num segundo momento, junto a 23 usuários de homeopatia, de clínica pública e privada, de Florianópolis. Os resultados apontam que os medicamentos policrestos são os mais prescritos tanto nas receitas aviadas no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) como nas advindas da clínica privada, reforçando a importância de manter ...
L'article aborde la crénobalnéothérapie au Brésil en mettant en relief le lien avec le domain... more L'article aborde la crénobalnéothérapie au Brésil en mettant en relief le lien avec le domaine de la santé. Il commence par un court historique pour y étudier ensuite la crénobalnéothérapie au sein de la santé publique. On y présente les études faites dans ce domaine. Les particularités des eaux thermales et minérales et les stations thermales brésiliennes sont présentées. Finalement, on y expose certains défis et enjeux du thermalisme dans le pays.
Introduction: Previous results showed a significant decrease in cocaine-using days among cocaine ... more Introduction: Previous results showed a significant decrease in cocaine-using days among cocaine users treated homeopathic fifty-millesimal (LM) potencies of Opium and Erythroxylum coca, as compared to placebo. Those results might have been biased by low adhesion of crack-cocaine users to treatment, trend that has been observed in clinical trials and practice, usually performed in specialized services. Objectives: to investigate 1) the effectiveness and tolerability of LMpotencies of Opium and Erythroxylum coca for cocaine-related disorders and 2) the effectiveness of a qualified primary care setting in increasing treatment attendance and retention. Methods: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover clinical trial with twelve-week study duration per patient will be performed. 120 participants aged between 18 and 60 years, with Assist score for cocaine between 4 and 26 will be included. Exclusion criterion: urinary benzoylecgonine < 150 ng/mL. Participants will receive verum for 6 weeks followed by placebo for 6 weeks, or vice-versa. Primary endpoint: percentage of reported number of cocaine using days at week 6. Secondary endpoints: percentage of reported number of cocaine using days during participation in the study; percentage of positive benzoylecgonine samples; cocaine craving score, daily craving episodes number, craving episodes mean duration, patient perception of medication action favoring craving reduction (assessed by Minnesota Cocaine Craving Scale); Assist score for cocaine; treatment attendance; retention in treatment; Adverse Events. Discussion: For the first time, this study utilizes a primary care setting as a platform to increase treatment adhesion of cocaine users and assess the effectiveness of homeopathy for cocaine-related disorders.
International Journal of High Dilution Research - ISSN 1982-6206, 2021
Introduction: Homeopathy and other integrative and complementary health practices were included i... more Introduction: Homeopathy and other integrative and complementary health practices were included in the Brazilian public health system (SUS) under a formal policy established by the Health Ministry in 2006 [1]. This led to an increase in the demand of homeopathic assistance, not accompanied by a corresponding increase in human and material resources [2,3,4]. On the other hand, an evaluation of market demands carried out by the Education Ministry (MEC) in 2000 led to a reform of the syllable of undergraduate pharmacy courses, which thus included formal teaching of homeopathy [2]. Aims: To make a preliminary quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the teaching of homeopathy in undergraduate pharmacy courses in Brazilian States Paraná and Santa Catarina as to the establishment of a formal discipline, academic credits and the qualification of professors. Methods: The MEC Internet database was surveyed looking for universities with undergraduate courses in pharmacy and their study prog...
Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Pro... more Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Assistência Farmacêutica, Florianópolis, 2015.Esta dissertação teve como objetivo principal analisar as percepções de usuários sobre a clínica homeopática no município de Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, bem como levantar os medicamentos homeopáticos aviados em Farmácias Homeopáticas dos municípios de Florianópolis e de Itajaí, Santa Catarina. Trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratória e descritiva, com abordagens qualitativa e quantitativa, que, inicialmente, foi desenvolvida junto a quatro farmácias homeopáticas instaladas em Florianópolis e uma em Itajaí, e, num segundo momento, junto a 23 usuários de homeopatia, de clínica pública e privada, de Florianópolis. Os resultados apontam que os medicamentos policrestos são os mais prescritos tanto nas receitas aviadas no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) como nas advindas da clínica privada, reforçando a importância de manter ...
L'article aborde la crénobalnéothérapie au Brésil en mettant en relief le lien avec le domain... more L'article aborde la crénobalnéothérapie au Brésil en mettant en relief le lien avec le domaine de la santé. Il commence par un court historique pour y étudier ensuite la crénobalnéothérapie au sein de la santé publique. On y présente les études faites dans ce domaine. Les particularités des eaux thermales et minérales et les stations thermales brésiliennes sont présentées. Finalement, on y expose certains défis et enjeux du thermalisme dans le pays.
Introduction: Previous results showed a significant decrease in cocaine-using days among cocaine ... more Introduction: Previous results showed a significant decrease in cocaine-using days among cocaine users treated homeopathic fifty-millesimal (LM) potencies of Opium and Erythroxylum coca, as compared to placebo. Those results might have been biased by low adhesion of crack-cocaine users to treatment, trend that has been observed in clinical trials and practice, usually performed in specialized services. Objectives: to investigate 1) the effectiveness and tolerability of LMpotencies of Opium and Erythroxylum coca for cocaine-related disorders and 2) the effectiveness of a qualified primary care setting in increasing treatment attendance and retention. Methods: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover clinical trial with twelve-week study duration per patient will be performed. 120 participants aged between 18 and 60 years, with Assist score for cocaine between 4 and 26 will be included. Exclusion criterion: urinary benzoylecgonine < 150 ng/mL. Participants will receive verum for 6 weeks followed by placebo for 6 weeks, or vice-versa. Primary endpoint: percentage of reported number of cocaine using days at week 6. Secondary endpoints: percentage of reported number of cocaine using days during participation in the study; percentage of positive benzoylecgonine samples; cocaine craving score, daily craving episodes number, craving episodes mean duration, patient perception of medication action favoring craving reduction (assessed by Minnesota Cocaine Craving Scale); Assist score for cocaine; treatment attendance; retention in treatment; Adverse Events. Discussion: For the first time, this study utilizes a primary care setting as a platform to increase treatment adhesion of cocaine users and assess the effectiveness of homeopathy for cocaine-related disorders.
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