Homeopathy in the public health service: pre-assessment of activities in Recife, Pernambuco

Abstract This study is a pre-assessment of homeopathy activities in the municipality of Recife, Pernambuco. Review of official and technical documentation produced a preliminary logical theoretical model for this intervention, based on a matrix of criteria and indicators for evaluation. The model and matrix were submitted to key informants with expertise in the area, and the data were collected from six interviews in 2016. Three major components were seen to be needed for both tools: joint management and coordination; homeopathic care; and education, communication, and social mobilization. We expect the theoretical model and matrix of criteria and indicators which were developed and validated to serve as a reference to establish procedures for monitoring and assessing similar interventions.

摘要 本研究针对巴西伯南布哥州累西腓市的顺势疗法（homeopathy）相关活动开展预评估。通过梳理官方及技术文档，本研究基于评估用标准与指标矩阵，构建了该干预措施的初步逻辑理论模型。随后将该模型与指标矩阵提交给该领域的关键知情人，并于2016年通过6次访谈采集研究数据。研究发现，两类工具均需涵盖三大核心模块：联合管理与协调、顺势疗法诊疗服务，以及教育传播与社会动员。本研究期望所开发并经验证的理论模型与标准指标矩阵，可作为建立同类干预措施监测与评估流程的参考依据。