PROFILE OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ON THE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN BRAZIL

Authors

  • Géssica Cristina Conor
  • Angela Paula Simonelli

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18554/refacs.v3i2.1088

Abstract

This paper is an exploratory research, in which aimed to do integrative review was held in databases, with articles published in the period from 2000 to 2013 by occupational therapists addressing the application of assistive technology (TA). And yet, implementation of a semi-structured questionnaire to working professionals in the city of Curitiba/PR, Brazil. The analysis of the data obtained was performed seeking to integrate the information of both polls. The results obtained showed points in that literature and clinical practice support between Yes, for example, both have children, both as an object of study, and as the population that more demand the use of ALL devices. It was concluded the importance of knowing the reality experienced by Occupational Therapy practitioners who work in the area, enabling the vision of the clinical practice of the profession with regard to the use of these resources in the most varied contexts, demands and client type.

Descriptors: Occupational therapy; Self-Help devices; Professional practice

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Conor, G. C., & Simonelli, A. P. (2015). PROFILE OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ON THE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN BRAZIL. JOURNAL FAMILY, CYCLES OF LIFE AND HEALTH IN SOCIAL CONTEXT, 3(2). https://doi.org/10.18554/refacs.v3i2.1088

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2015): May at August

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Original Articles

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