Práticas integrativas e complementares na atuação do fisioterapeuta para o manejo em grupos terapêuticos de pessoas com dor crônica: um relato de experiência na atenção primária

Abstract

Chronic Pain is one of the most prevalent Non-Communicable Chronic Diseases, a multidimensional public health issue that persists for a period exceeding three months, with significant biopsychosocial repercussions. In this context, Integrative and Complementary Practices in health stand out as potent tools in health prevention, promotion, as well as in the treatment and rehabilitation of people living with this condition. This article describes the experience of a physiotherapist in Primary Health Care in the municipality of Juazeiro do Piauí, regarding the use of Integrative and Complementary Practices (ICP) for managing patients with chronic pain in therapeutic groups. It is an experience report, retrospective, longitudinal, and descriptive in nature, covering activities conducted in 2023. Planning and interprofessional actions are described with a group for the management of musculoskeletal chronic pain, as part of matrix support and kineto-functional surveillance of this prevalent health condition in the territory. In addition to other initiatives to increase awareness and prevention of chronic pain. These interventions positively impacted the prevention and management of chronic pain in the area, providing better strategies to cope with suffering, as well as contributing to improving quality of life, functionality, and adoption of healthier lifestyles among the population served. There was also observed greater user autonomy in self-care, building therapeutic alternatives that are not limited to medicalization.