Pain: the impulse in the search for health by means of integrative and complementary practices / Dor: o impulso na busca pela saúde por meio de práticas integrativas e complementares

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: This study investigated the relations between the playful component and the process of rehabilitation, treatment, and promotion of health in the context of a group that treats the pain, located in Florianópolis (Brazil). METHODS: The research followed a qualitative approach, a descriptive-exploratory field research. A matrix-guided systematic observation was conducted for two months by the group leader, two volunteers and about 15 participants. A field diary was used to register complementary information. Besides two semi-structured interview guides were used, applied to four members and the person responsible for the group after the two-month observational period. The data were organized and analyzed in three topics: "Characterization of the investigated group and dynamics of the meetings," "The group as healing potential" and "Lian Gong/Qi Gong as a possibility to look at the pain." RESULTS: The participants pointed out that working on Lian Gong/Qi Gong, meditation and auriculotherapy contemplating the playful component the group becomes a place of recognition of each one's pain subjectivity, by the individual that suffers and by the collective, which has fostered the recovery of specific pain and good sensations to those involved, such as happiness, enthusiasm and pleasure. CONCLUSION: The creation of the group and people's engagement has decreased the number of specific requests for physiotherapy sessions and provided greater autonomy to the participants to handle their own pain.

RESUMO JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: Este estudo investigou as relações estabelecidas entre o componente lúdico e o processo de reabilitação, tratamento e promoção da saúde no contexto de um grupo que trata da dor, localizado em Florianópolis (SC). MÉTODOS: A pesquisa seguiu uma abordagem qualitativa, tendo sido realizada por meio de uma investigação de campo, configurando-se como descritivo-exploratória. Foi realizada observação sistemática, durante dois meses, guiada por uma matriz, envolvendo a responsável pelo grupo, duas voluntárias e cerca de 15 integrantes. Para o registro de informações complementares, utilizou-se um diário de campo. Além disso, foram utilizados dois roteiros de entrevistas semiestruturadas, aplicados com quatro integrantes e com a responsável pelo grupo, ao final do período dos dois meses de observações. Os dados foram organizados e analisados em três tópicos: "Caracterização do grupo investigado e dinâmica dos encontros", "O grupo como potencial de cura" e "Lian Gong/Qi Gong como uma possibilidade de olhar para a dor". RESULTADOS: Os participantes indicaram que ao trabalhar Lian Gong/Qi Gong, meditação e auriculoterapia, contemplando o elemento lúdico, o grupo tornou-se um local de reconhecimento da subjetividade da dor de cada um, pelo indivíduo que sentia e pelo coletivo, gerando melhoras nas dores específicas e trazendo boas sensações aos que estão envolvidos, como alegria, entusiasmo e prazer. CONCLUSÃO: A criação do grupo e o engajamento das pessoas diminuiu o número de pedidos específicos de sessões de fisioterapia e proporcionou maior autonomia do participante em atender a sua própria dor.

Incidencia de Mindfulness y Qi Gong sobre el Estado de Salud, Bienestar Psicológico, Satisfacción Vital y Estrés Laboral / Incidence of Mindfulness and Qi Gong on the State of Health, Psychological Well-Being, Life Satisfaction and Work Stress / Incidência de Mindfulness e Qi Gong sobre o Estado de Saúde, Bem-estar Psicológico, Satisfação Vital e Estresse no Trabalho

Resumen El presente estudio se realizó a través de un abordaje metodológico pre-experimental con medidas de tipo pre-test y post-test. Participaron 52 trabajadores de la Universidad de la Costa (Barranquilla, Colombia), quienes asistieron por invitación al taller de ocho horas de mindfulness y qi gong para el mejoramiento de la salud, bienestar psicológico, satisfacción vital y reducción del estrés. Los instrumentos utilizados fueron el Cuestionario de Salud sf-11, Escala de Bienestar Psicológico (Ryff & Keyes, 1995), Escala de Satisfacción Vital (Cortés, 2013) y Escala Numérica de Estrés Laboral. La combinación de mindfulness y qi gong produjo una mejoría en el estado de salud de los trabajadores -salud general, energía, eficiencia, actividades domésticas y disminución del dolor-, cambios importantes en el bienestar psicológico -adaptación, confianza, claridad, apertura y autoestima-, y mejoramiento de la satisfacción vital -salud y productividad-. No se encontraron diferencias significativas en los niveles de estrés laboral.

Abstract This study was conducted through a pre-experimental methodological approach with pre-test and post-test measurements. 52 workers from the Universidad de la Costa participated were invited to attend the eight-hour mindfulness and qi gong workshop for improving health, psychological well-being, life satisfaction and stress reduction. The instruments used were the Health Survey sf-11, Scale of Psychological Well-Being (Ryff & Keyes, 1995), Life Satisfaction Scale (Cortés, 2013) and Occupational Stress Numerical Scale. The combination of mindfulness and qi gong produced an improvement in the health of the workers -general health, energy, efficiency, domestic activities and diminution of pain, important changes in the psychological well-being - adaptation, confidence, clarity, openness and self-esteem, and improvement in satisfaction- health and productivity. No significant differences in work stress levels were found.

Resumo Este estudo foi realizado por meio de uma abordagem metodológica pré-experimental com medidas de tipo pré-teste e pós-teste. Participaram 52 trabalhadores da Universidad de la Costa (Barranquilla, Colômbia), os quais foram convidados a participar da oficina de oito horas de mindfulness e qi gong para o melhoramento da saúde, do bem-estar psicológico, da satisfação vital e da redução do estresse. Os instrumentos realizados foram: Questionário de Saúde sf-11, Escala de Bem-estar Psicológico (Ryff & Keyes, 1995), Escala de Satisfação Vital (Cortés, 2013) e Escala Numérica de Estresse no Trabalho. A combinação de mindfulness e qi gong produziu uma melhora no estado de saúde dos trabalhadores -adaptação, confiança, clareza, abertura e autoestima- e melhora da satisfação vital -saúde e produtividade-. Não foram encontradas diferenças significativas nos níveis de estresse no trabalho.

Experiencias de los adultos mayores en la pr ctica del Tai Chi Qi Gong. Tumbes, Perú / Experiences of older adults in the practice of Tai Ji Qi Gong, Tumbes, Peru

El tai-chi qi gong es una combinación de ejercicio físico y técnicas de relajación, utilizado para mejorar la salud física y mental de sus practicantes. Objetivos: develar y analizar comprehensivamente las experiencias de los adultos mayores en la práctica del tai chi qi gong en una posta médica de EsSalud, Tumbes–Perú. Material y métodos: investigación cualitativa, desarrollada bajo el enfoque acción participación. Los sujetos de investigación fueron los adultos mayores que asisten al Programa del Adulto Mayor. La información fue recogida mediante entrevistas a profundidad considerando en todo momento los principios éticos del Informe de Belmont; el tamaño de la muestra se determinó por el método de saturación; obteniéndose siete discursos representativos, el tratamiento de los datos fue mediante el método de análisis de contenido. Resultados: Tai chi qi gong: una experiencia positiva. II. Experimentado los beneficios del tai chi con las siguientes sub categorías disminuyendo dolencias corporales, aumentado la agilidad corporal, mejorando el estado de ánimo, liberando tensiones mentales. III. Practicando los ejercicios del tai chi en casa. Conclusiones: la práctica del tai chi qi gong tiene consecuencias muy favorables para la salud de los adultos mayores porque permite desarrollar en gran manera el sentido de equilibrio, con un importante mejoramiento de su condición física, funcional y emocional y un claro aumento del nivel de calidad de vida.

Tai ji qi gong is a combination of exercise and relaxation techniques used to improve physical and mental health of its practitioners. Objectives: unmasking and comprehensively analyze the experiences of older adults in the practice of tai chi qi gong at a health post EsSalud, Tumbes - Peru. Material and Methods: qualitative research, developed under the action approach participation. Research subjects were older adults who attend the Elderly Program. The information was collected through in-depth interviews at all times considering the ethical principles of the Belmont Report; the sample size was determined by the method of saturation; yielding seven representative speeches, treatment of data was by the method of content analysis. Results: Tai chi qi gong: A positive experience. II. Experienced the benefits of tai chi with the following sub categories decreasing bodily ailments, increased body agility, improving mood, releasing mental stress. III. Practicing tai chi exercises at home. Conclusions: the practice of tai chi qi gong has very favorable to the health of older adults consequences because it allows develop greatly the sense of balance, with a significant improvement in their physical, functional and emotional condition and a clear increase in the level of quality of life.

A ginástica terapêutica e preventiva chinesa Lian Gong/Qi Gong como um dos instrumentos na prevenção e reabilitação da LER/DORT / Lian Gong/Qi Gong Chinese therapeutic and preventive exercise as an instrument for Cumulative Trauma Disorder prevention and rehabilitation

Este ensaio traz elementos da medicina ocidental, da medicina tradicional chinesa e da sociologia do trabalho para reflexão sobre o Qi Gong exercícios terapêuticos, um dos pilares da Medicina Tradicional Chinesa (MTC) como importante meio de prevenção da LER/DORT e recuperação da saúde. Considerando a natureza interdisciplinar e diversos níveis de prevenção,aborda aspectos sociológicos sobre as condições de trabalho frequentemente relacionadas com este tipo de adoecimento e categorias de trabalhadores mais acometidos. Focaliza aspectos médicos sobre a LER/DORT e as Síndromes de Bloqueio na MTC, estabelecendo canais de articulação e contribuição entre esses campos de conhecimento sobre a saúde humana. Ressalta o Qi Gong como importante prática terapêutica e preventiva na MTC e sua adequação à LER/DORT. No âmbito do Qi Gong, focaliza o Lian Gong Shi Ba Fa Lian Gong em 18 Terapias, já amplamente experimentado na China e divulgado, inclusive no Brasil, para tratar e prevenir síndromes de dor em região cervical, ombros, membros superiores, membros inferiores e região lombar. À guisa de conclusão, são apresentadas algumas reflexões sobre a propriedade e a importância do Qi Gong na reabilitação e na prevenção da LER/DORT.

This paper evaluates Qi Gong therapeutic exercises, one of the pillars ofthe Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as an important tool of preventing Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD) and healing, using allopathic medicine,TCM, and sociology of work elements. Considering its interdisciplinary nature and various levels of CTD prevention, this study examines the sociological aspects of work conditions that are usually associated with CTD and with groups that most frequently report symptoms. It focuses on CTD medical aspects and on TCM Blocking Syndromes, opening channels of communication and contribution between these s of knowledge. It emphasizes that Qi Gong is an important therapeutic and preventive practice within TCM, and that is suitable for treating CTD. Within Qi Gong, it emphasizes Lian Gong Shi Ba Fa Lian Gong in 18 therapies, which has been broadly experienced in China, and also publicized in Brazil, for treatment and prevention of pain syndromes in the upper and lowerlimbs, as well as in the cervical and lumbar regions. It finalizes by presenting considerations on the suitability and importance of Qi Gong for rehabilitation and prevention of CTD.

Clinical effects of vitamin B1 point injection combined with Chinese manipulation and Qi Gong therapy on the postoperative urinary retention after hemorrhoid operation / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective In order know the clinical effects of vitamin B1 point injection combined with Chinese manipulation and Qi Gong therapy on the postoperative urinary retention after hemorrhoid operation. Methods Totally 150 patents with postoperative urinary retention after hemorrhoid operation were divided into the experimental group and the control group with 75 cases in each group randomly.The experimental group were treated with vitamin B1 injection at San Yin Jiao point by disposable ascepfic syringe,at the same time Chinese manipulation and Qi Gong therapy were used to masage the bladder in the lower abdomen.The tradi- tional nuusing cares,such as changes of body position,induction by bicker and foment by hot water bag,were used in the conutrol group.The improving conditions of postoperative urinary retention was compared between them.Results The total effective rate was 93%(44 cases with marked effect,26 cases with drect)in the cxperimental group and 53%(17 cases with marked effect,23 cases with effect)in the control group respectively,with a very significant difference between the two groups,X2=31.7,P＜0.01.The experimental group was significantly better than that of control group in the time of uresis after surgery,P＜0.01.Conclusions Vitamin B1 point injection combined with Chinese manipulation and Qi Gong therapy is an effective mursing measure to alleviate urinary retention after henmrrhoid operation.

The Effect of Exercise with Deep Breathing on the Pulse, Blood Pressure and Peripheral Circulation / 日本東洋医学雑誌

The effects of Qi Gong health maintenance exercises were compared with a control group of walkers considered to have an equivalent amount of exercise, by measuring the changes in the pulse, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure and peripheral circulation.<br>Although no significant differences were seen in either the pulse or blood pressure of the control group of walkers when the before and after exercise values were compared, in the Qi Gong group, a decrease in these values was seen over time, with significant decreases from the pre-exercise values indicated in all values 30 minutes after exercise. This is consistent with the findings in a previous report that there was a significant reduction in catecholamine in the Qi Gong group 30 minutes after performing Qi Gong exercises.<br>When the flow rate of the peripheral circulation was measured using Doppler ultrasound equipment, in comparison with the lack of notable change over time seen in the control group, a significant improvement in the peripheral circulation was suggested for the Qi Gong group when the pre- and post- exercise values were compared. It has also been suggested that Qi Gong health maintenance exercises lower stress hormones and act to improve the peripheral blood circulation; a discussion of which is also included in this paper.