Auriculoterapia como estratégia de cuidado aos profissionais da onco-hematologia pediátrica: um relato de experiência

Abstract

Introduction: Auriculotherapy is part of a set of therapeutic techniques that promotes the psychic-organic regulation of the individual through stimuli at specific points located in the ear, enabling the treatment of various physical and mental problems. Objective: to report the experience of the application of auriculotherapy in pediatric onco-hematology professionals. Methodology: This is an experience report of the application of auriculotherapy in health professionals in the pediatric Onco-Hematology sector in a general, public, tertiary-level teaching hospital, which serves 100% through the SUS, located within the state of Rio Grande do Sul (RS), carried out from August to October 2021. Data collection took place in three stages: semi-structured interview, pre-application of auriculotherapy, five applications of auriculotherapy and semi-structured interview after -application of auriculotherapy. Results: It was noted that in large part, positive results were obtained regarding the application of auriculotherapy, without major side effects, difficulties and limitations were found regarding the available space, conciliation of applications with work, both in relation to researchers and to research participants. Final considerations: The potential of auriculotherapy with seeds is noted, in view of the positive results, being a valuable tool to promote health to professionals exposed to complex health situations.