scholarly journals Crianças, saberes e ações práticas: como a terapia ocupacional tem dialogado com as infâncias/Children, knowledge, and practice: how occupational therapy has dialogued with childhoods

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 471-474
Author(s):  
Marina Di Napoli Pastore ◽  
Andrea Perosa Saigh Jurdi ◽  
Carla Cilene Baptista Silva
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Child Population ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
De Se ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Ways Of Thinking

ResumoEstudar as infâncias têm sido, nos últimos anos, pontos de diversas disciplinas. Na Terapia Ocupacional, o campo das infâncias e o trabalho com crianças constituem um leque abrangente de áreas em comum e formas distintas de se pensar e colocar em prática os diversos seguimentos de atuação da profissão. Pensando em modos plurais de se trabalhar com crianças, este dossiê condensa em seus textos alguns trabalhos, pesquisas e abordagens de terapeutas ocupacionais com a população infantil, cujo objetivo é criar um caleidoscópio de referências para ampliar o desenvolvimento de ações, saberes e fazeres com crianças em seus múltiplos contextos.Palavras-chave: Terapia Ocupacional. Crianças. InfânciasAbstractStudying childhoods have been, in recent years, points of various disciplines. In Occupational Therapy, the field of childhood and work with children constitute a wide range of common areas and distinct ways of thinking and putting into practice the various segments of the profession's performance. Thinking about plural ways of working with children, this dossier condenses in his texts some works, research and approaches of occupational therapists with the child population, whose objective is creating a kaleidoscope of references to expand the development of actions, knowledge and do with children in their multiple contexts.Keywords: Occupational Therapy. Children. Childhood.  

Occupational Therapy Theory Development: Knowledge and Values Held by Recent Graduates

1981 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Van Deusen Fox
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Certificate Programs ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Recent Graduates ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

A random sample of recently certified occupational therapists was surveyed regarding their value positions. Results indicated that personal development of occupational therapy theory held low priority relative to other aspects of occupational therapy. Chi square analysis showed that those therapists who obtained their basic professional education in masters' or certificate programs valued theory development significantly more than their baccalaureate educated peers. Results also showed that newly certified occupational therapists did not have knowledge of a wide range of occupational therapy theorists and that such knowledge was unrelated to value position toward theory development.

Feminist or Feminine? The Feminine Principle in Occupational Therapy

1996 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Greg Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Complementary Therapies ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Medical Model ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Feminine Principle ◽  
The Feminine ◽  
The Relationship

Recently, there has been renewed interest in the relationship between feminism and occupational therapy, but does occupational therapy continue to operate on the feminine principle which underlies the philosophical basis of the profession? There is a strong tendency by some occupational therapists to emulate the masculine principle which drives the medical model but this, in fact, places occupational therapy at a disadvantage in the prevailing male culture. Drawing on a wide range of recent literature related to education, professionalism, management, research, clinical reasoning and complementary therapies, this article argues that the feminine principle is very much alive in the theory and practice of occupational therapy today.

scholarly journals Exploring the Praxis of Occupational Therapy-Community Development Practitioners

2021 ◽  
pp. 000841742110666
Author(s):  
Laura Irvine-Brown ◽  
Vicki-Ann Ware ◽  
Ana Paula Serrata Malfitano
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Social Transformation ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Growing Body ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Depth Interviews

Background. A growing body of occupational therapy knowledge and practice focuses not on health but on social transformation, and couples occupational therapy with community development. A tension in both these fields is the disconnect between what practitioners espouse and what they do, limiting the potential of practice. To address this, practitioners are encouraged to engage in praxis—the critical synthesis of theory and practice. Purpose. To explore whether and how Australian occupational therapy-community development practitioners engage in critical praxis. Method. A critical dialogical method was employed to complete multiple in-depth interviews with four occupational therapy-community development practitioners. Interviews were transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings. Practitioners appeared capable of praxis but were not consistently employing it. Findings were grouped into themes: disjointed praxis, authentic praxis, supporting praxis, and praxis challenges and solutions. Implications. Occupational therapists need to be supported to develop, use, and maintain skills in critical praxis.

Occupational therapy

2020 ◽  
pp. 311-320
Author(s):  
Alison Hammond ◽  
Joanne Adams ◽  
Yeliz Prior
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Psychological Status ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Improved Outcomes ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Participation Restrictions ◽  
Work Family

People with rheumatoid arthritis can find it painful, tiring, and frustrating to perform their daily activities, work, family and social responsibilities, and leisure. While drug therapy has improved outcomes, many still experience limitations in their daily lives. Occupational therapy aims to: improve clients’ abilities to perform their activities and participate in their social roles; reduce pain and fatigue; improve or maintain physical function; improve or maintain psychological status; help people self-manage their condition successfully and adapt to changes in their lifestyle; achieve a healthy work and personal life balance. People with participation restrictions have poorer psychological and physical outcomes. Helping people participate in their roles, as and when they wish to, is an important part of rehabilitation to maximize clients’ quality of life. Occupational therapists use a wide range of educational, physical, social, psychological, and work-related interventions to help people live their lives as successfully as possible.

Therapeutic Horse Riding: What Has This to Do with Occupational Therapists?

2000 ◽  
Vol 63 (6) ◽  
pp. 277-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maggie Bracher
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Personal Experience ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Therapeutic Tool ◽  
Horse Riding ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Therapeutic Medium

The horse has been used as a therapeutic medium since the time of the ancient Greeks and Xenophon is quoted as saying that ‘the best thing for the inside of a man is the outside of the horse’ (Longden 1998, p44). Man has been using horses for more than 3,500 years as draught horses or for riding; therefore, the man-horse relationship may be perceived ‘as a close psychophysical attachment’ (Schulz 1997, p65). The horse and its environment has been and continues to be used as a therapeutic tool for people with a wide range of needs and abilities, as is evidenced in the literature. This paper identifies some of the benefits and limitations of therapeutic horse riding and its relationship with occupational therapy, through a review of the literature and the use of case summaries from the author's personal experience.

scholarly journals Cognitive Assessments Used in Occupational Therapy Practice: A Global Perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Fahad S. Manee ◽  
Mohammed Shaban Nadar ◽  
Naser M. Alotaibi ◽  
Mehdi Rassafiani
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
Standardized Assessments ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Cognitive Assessments ◽  
Neurocognitive Impairments ◽  
Wide Range

This exploratory study was aimed at evaluating the current status of global occupational therapy practice on the use of assessments for clients with cognitive impairments and providing recommendations for ongoing evidence. We targeted international occupational therapy clinicians working with clients experiencing neurocognitive impairments. 323 occupational therapists from a wide range of clinical practice areas participated in the study. A large number of therapists used noncognitive specific assessments with a focus on functional approaches. The most commonly used standardized assessments were the COPM (56.7%), followed by MMSE (54.2%) and MoCA (45.5%), while the nonstandardized assessments were clinical observation (38.4%) and generic ADL assessment (34.1%). The use of main assessments was significantly different across world regions (p<0.05), as were the reasons for choosing them (p<0.05). The occupational therapists’ use of assessment tools with clients suffering from neurocognitive impairments is inconsistent across the globe. The identification of international best practices for selecting and implementing proper outcome measures is warranted. It is essential to promote the development of an occupational therapy initiative to support the use of appropriate assessments at the international levels to facilitate consistent best practice.

Occupation and Health: A Review of Selected Literature

2008 ◽  
Vol 71 (11) ◽  
pp. 456-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Creek ◽  
Andrew Hughes
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
The State ◽  
Research Practice ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Limited Knowledge ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Occupational therapy is based on the belief that people can influence the state of their health through what they do. However, there appears to be a shortage of evidence to support this belief. This paper describes a review of selected literature on the effects of occupation on health. The aims were to review how occupation and health are defined in the occupational therapy literature; to find synonyms for these two terms to enable a search for relevant literature; to review evidence for a relationship between what people do and their health; and to identify factors that mediate the relationship between occupation and health. The review had five main findings: occupation and health are defined in a variety of ways by occupational therapists; there is a wealth of literature, representing a number of disciplines and a wide range of research, that explores the relationship between occupation and health; engaging in occupation carries both potential health benefits and risks to health; there is limited knowledge of the ways in which occupation influences health; and the impact of occupation on health is mediated by a complex range of factors. These findings have implications for occupational therapy research, practice and education.

scholarly journals PERFIL DA PRÁTICA PROFISSIONAL E PRODUÇÃO CIENTÍFICA DA TERAPIA OCUPACIONAL REFERENTE À TECNOLOGIA ASSISTIVA NO BRASIL

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Géssica Cristina Conor ◽  
Angela Paula Simonelli
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Self Help ◽  
De Se ◽  
Object Of Study ◽  
The City ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Este trabalho trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratória, na qual tem como objetivo fazer uma revisão integrativa em bases de dados sobre artigos publicados no período de 2000 a 2013 por terapeutas ocupacionais abordando a aplicação da Tecnologia Assistiva. E, ainda, aplicou-se de um questionáriosemiestruturado aos profissionais atuantes na cidade de Curitiba/PR. A análise dos dados obtidos foi realizada buscando integrar as informações de ambas as pesquisas. Os resultados obtidos apresentaram pontos em que literatura e prática clínica corroboram entre sim, por exemplo, ambos destacaram as crianças, tanto como objeto de estudo, quanto como a população que mais demanda autilização de dispositivos de TA. Concluiu-se a importância de se conhecer a realidade vivenciada pelos profissionais de Terapia Ocupacional que atuam na área, possibilitando a visão da prática clínica da profissão quanto à utilização destes recursos nos mais variados contextos, demandas e tipo de cliente.Descritores: Terapia ocupacional; Equipamentos de autoajuda; Prática profissional. 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 wasperformed 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.Este artículo es una investigación exploratoria, en la cual se objetiva hacer una revisión integradora se celebró en bases de datos, con artículos publicados en el período comprendido entre 2000 y 2013 por terapeutas ocupacionales abordando la aplicación de tecnología asistencial (TA). Ademas, hice laaplicación de un cuestionario semiestructurado a profesionales en la ciudad de Curitiba/PR, Brasil. El análisis de los datos obtenidos se realizó buscando integrar la información de ambas encuestas. Los resultados obtenidos mostraron puntos en que la literatura y la práctica clínica se apoyan entre sí, por ejemplo, ambos tienen hijos, como objeto de estudio y la población que más demandan el uso de todos los dispositivos. Se concluyó la importancia de conocer la realidad vivida por los practicantes de terapia ocupacional que trabajan en el área, lo quelo que permite la visión de la práctica clínica de la profesión con respecto al uso de estos recursos en los más variados contextos, demandas y tipo de cliente.Descriptores: Terapia ocupacional; Dispositivos de autoayuda; Práctica profesional.

A Worthwhile Collaboration: Integrating Optometry and Occupational Therapy in the Treatment of Children

2020 ◽  
pp. 221-236
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
Interprofessional Collaboration ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
The Body ◽  
Collaborative Practice ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Visual Deficits ◽  
Vision Deficits

Background: Vision deficits are highly prevalent in children with neurodevelopmental disorders including those with motor delays, learning and reading difficulties, and maladaptive behaviors. These deficits can interfere with their participation and performance in everyday life activities and therefore, require a comprehensive approach to therapy. As such, optometrists and occupational therapists are an optimal team to provide interprofessional collaborative care, reported in research as best practice, in the treatment of these children. However, little is known about the long-called-for collaboration between these professions. The purpose of this study was to explore factors and implications associated with a collaborative practice between optometrists and occupational therapists in the co-management of vision deficits in the pediatric population. Methods: A qualitative, descriptive design was employed to explore perceptions of collaborative practice among teams of optometrists and occupational therapists in the remedial care of children with visual deficits. Following IRB approval, co-located optometrists and occupational therapists were recruited for this study. Semistructured interviews served as the primary data collection tool to investigate the factors and implications of collaborative practice. Results: Eleven professionals provided informed consent and took part in this study, including five occupational therapists and six optometrists. Following thematic analysis, four overarching themes emerged including 1) professional boundaries, 2) co-located, integrated practice, 3) professional growth, and 4) improved patient care. Participants indicated that although barriers exist, exercising humility, upholding patient-centered focus, maintaining mutual respect, communicating frequently, and co-location were factors that enable collaboration. Positive outcomes related to both the provider and the patient were further highlighted supporting the interprofessional collaboration between these professionals. Conclusions: The findings of this qualitative study add to the body of evidence underpinning interprofessional collaborative practice. Furthermore, this study supports the coordination of care, through optometry and occupational therapy collaboration, in the treatment of visual deficits in children with special needs.

Expressing the Self

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Philosophy Of Mind ◽  
The Self ◽  
Epistemic Status ◽  
First Person ◽  
Semantic Categories ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Person Reference ◽  
De Se ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
Cultural Pragmatics

This book addresses different linguistic and philosophical aspects of referring to the self in a wide range of languages from different language families, including Amharic, English, French, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Newari (Sino-Tibetan), Polish, Tariana (Arawak), and Thai. In the domain of speaking about oneself, languages use a myriad of expressions that cut across grammatical and semantic categories, as well as a wide variety of constructions. Languages of Southeast and East Asia famously employ a great number of terms for first-person reference to signal honorification. The number and mixed properties of these terms make them debatable candidates for pronounhood, with many grammar-driven classifications opting to classify them with nouns. Some languages make use of egophors or logophors, and many exhibit an interaction between expressing the self and expressing evidentiality qua the epistemic status of information held from the ego perspective. The volume’s focus on expressing the self, however, is not directly motivated by an interest in the grammar or lexicon, but instead stems from philosophical discussions of the special status of thoughts about oneself, known as de se thoughts. It is this interdisciplinary understanding of expressing the self that underlies this volume, comprising philosophy of mind at one end of the spectrum and cross-cultural pragmatics of self-expression at the other. This unprecedented juxtaposition results in a novel method of approaching de se and de se expressions, in which research methods from linguistics and philosophy inform each other. The importance of this interdisciplinary perspective on expressing the self cannot be overemphasized. Crucially, the volume also demonstrates that linguistic research on first-person reference makes a valuable contribution to research on the self tout court, by exploring the ways in which the self is expressed, and thereby adding to the insights gained through philosophy, psychology, and cognitive science.

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