Acupuntura: percepción de usuarios en terapia por dolor
Date
2013
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Universidad de Santiago de Chile
Abstract
El estudio exploró la percepción de los usuarios sobre la acupuntura en Santiago de Chile, enfocándose en aquellos que consultan por dolor. Utilizando una metodología cualitativa y un enfoque fenomenológico, se realizaron siete entrevistas semiestructuradas en un centro de acupuntura. Los resultados mostraron que la acupuntura tiene buena aceptación entre los usuarios, quienes la consideran una terapia confiable y efectiva, complementaria o alternativa a la medicina convencional, logrando resolver la mayoría de los problemas de salud por los que consultaron.
Abstract The study explored the perception of users regarding acupuncture in Santiago, Chile, focusing on those consulting for pain. Using a qualitative methodology and a phenomenological approach, seven semi-structured interviews were conducted at an acupuncture centre. The results showed that acupuncture is well-accepted by users, who consider it a reliable and effective therapy, complementary or alternative to conventional medicine, successfully addressing most health issues for which they sought treatment.
Abstract The study explored the perception of users regarding acupuncture in Santiago, Chile, focusing on those consulting for pain. Using a qualitative methodology and a phenomenological approach, seven semi-structured interviews were conducted at an acupuncture centre. The results showed that acupuncture is well-accepted by users, who consider it a reliable and effective therapy, complementary or alternative to conventional medicine, successfully addressing most health issues for which they sought treatment.
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Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Escuela de Enfermería. Tesis para optar el grado de Licenciado en Enfermería
Asesor Enf. Betty Gómez Maldonado
Asesor Enf. Betty Gómez Maldonado
Keywords
Acupuntura, Dolor, Terapia, Chile