Ação da acupuntura no sintoma de fogachos em mulheres após câncer de mama: revisão integrativa

Abstract

Aim: to investigate evidence in the literature about the action of acupuncture on hot flashes in women after breast cancer and to establish a protocol for the treatment of this condition. Method:an integrative review of national and international databases conducted in August 2019. Results:288 studies were found and 11 were included in this study. Acupuncture has shown positive results on the symptoms of hot flashes. Even though there is no standardization in treatment, the following protocol was proposed: a) performing systemic acupuncture or electroacupuncture in acupoints Spleen 6, Liver 3, Kidney 3, Circulation sex 6, Conceptionvessel 4, Bladder 23 and Governor vessel 20, b) systemic needles should be manipulated until the patient gets the De qisensation,c) 10 sessions, once or twice a week, with needles retained in the acupoints for approximately 25 minutes. Conclusion: acupuncture appears to be an effective intervention for the treatment and control of hot flashes in women after breast cancer. In addition, it is a qualified therapeutic option which nurses can perform autonomously and independently at all levels of care. Further randomized clinical trials are necessary to validate the proposed protocol.