title: [The trajectory of the introduction and regulation of acupuncture in Brazil: recollections of the challenges and struggles].
abstract: Based on the life experiences of acupuncturists, the scope of this study was to examine the struggle to obtain regulation of the practice of acupuncture in Brazil. The method used was Oral Live History, the core issue being the dimension of the human experience involved in this trajectory of struggles and challenges. We conducted ten interviews, following the set of procedures demanded by the Oral History technique. The information contained in the narratives was analyzed and, taking the interpretive approach called immersion/crystallization as a benchmark, the central themes of the work were established, based on which which the discussion was developed. The results indicate the emergence of highly controversial themes involving political, corporate and cultural aspects, which constitute central elements within a historical process still under development.
authors: Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil, sp.rocha1986@uol.com.br.
authors: Sabrina Pereira
authors: SP
authors: Rocha
authors: Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil, sp.rocha1986@uol.com.br.
authors: Maria Auxiliadora Craice
authors: MA
authors: De Benedetto
authors: Departamento de História, Núcleo de Ciência da Educação, Universidade Federal de Rondônia.
authors: Fabíola Holanda Barbosa
authors: FH
authors: Fernandez
authors: Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil, sp.rocha1986@uol.com.br.
authors: Dante Marcello Claramonte
authors: DM
authors: Gallian
mesh_terms: D026881:Acupuncture / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D001938:Brazil; D006801:Humans