Using homeopathy associated to other therapies for chronic diseases treatment

Commonly Homeopathy's been used in association with other therapies. This study aimed to identify therapies used in association with homeopathy for chronic diseases, and to know about the patient's credibility in this treatment. Qualitative research and exploratory study with 16 chronic diseases patients in homeopathic treatment associated with other therapies. Results reveal that osteoarticular problems and allergies were predominant pathologies in treatment, and the dissatisfaction with allopathic medicines was the first reason to look for homeopathic treatment. However, allopathic medicines were predominant in association with homeopathy, and the majority of the patients relate this kind of treatment as positive. Thus, this study evidence homeopathic treatment associated to other therapies makes a better holistic approach possible, because results better patients' satisfaction.