Auriculotherapy in nursing care for women facing vaginal delivery: a narrative review of the literature

Abstract

This study aimed to perform a narrative literature review through the identification of scientific research regarding the usage of auricular acupuncture in the treatment of nursing diagnoses during vaginal delivery. The cross-referencing descriptors were used in the following electronic databases BVS - BIREME and PUBMED: LILACS, MEDLINE, BDENF and Web of Science. After reviewing the found research, it was noticed that the practice of auriculotherapy is effective in relieving the discomforts presented by women during labor, however, the number of nursing diagnoses treated with auriculotherapy is scarce since different types of discomfort can be evidenced. From this, it is suggested in this paper auricular acupuncture points in the management of complaints that have not yet been treated with the technique, being of great value for future nursing interventions.