Terapias complementares no enfrentamento do estresse no período puerperal: revisão integrativa da literatura

Abstract

To identify scientific evidence in the literature on the use of complementary therapies in coping with stress in the puerperal period. Method: Data collection was carried out from January to March 2021. This is an integrative literature review, using the PICO strategy to prepare the research question: What is the scientific evidence found in the literature on the use of therapies supplements as a benefit for coping with stress in the puerperal period? The following databases were used: SciELO; LILACS; MEDLINE; CINAHL and EMBASE. The descriptors used according to DESC/MESH were: Postpartum Period, Complementary Therapies, Emotional Stress and Psychological Stress. Results: 49 articles were found, 6 of which were selected, among the practices used, 6 distinct complementary therapies were identified: biofeedback or bioenergetics; acupressure; reflexology; music therapy and yoga. Conclusion: The results of the studies confirmed the existence of evidence that complementary therapies are beneficial for coping with stress in the puerperal period