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It is reported that the thesis section is available, to publish abstracts of postgraduate theses in the disciplinary field. Who submits your thesis, must present the title, abstract, key words (include Occupational Therapy), and a summary of 2 to 3 pages of your thesis. And `present it in Spanish, English and / or Portuguese.

Occupational therapy in neurological diseases and the meanings of ambulatory service provided from the user's perspective

Authors

  • Carolina Albuquerque Alves Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio Mesquita Filho
  • Camila Boarini dos Santos Faculdade de Filosofia e Ciências da Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5594-0305
  • Rita de Cássia Tibério Araújo Faculdade de Filosofia e Ciências da Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1463-1175
  • Aila Narene Dahwache Criado Rocha Faculdade de Filosofia e Ciências da Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6186-875X

Abstract

The following study aimed to identify how the neurological patient, who is receiving care in the occupational herapy (O.T.) sector, realizes on this service’s influence in their global health. The study was developed in a Specialized Center for Rehabilitation II (CER II), located in a medium-sized town in the interior of São Paulo, which has an Occupational Therapy in Adult and Elderly Outpatient Neurology Service. The instrument used for data collection was a semi-structured questionnaire, applied as an interview. Topics for characterizing the participants and recording their perceptions were addressed. The highlighted topics covered: how the user feels about the treatment; what feelings stand out in this process; changes perceived in the course of activities; and degree of satisfaction with the service. Data analysis was performed qualitatively based on the information from the interviews. There was a prevalence of males (n = 10) aged over 18 and under 60 (n = 8), with a higher incidence of stroke (n = 6). In the open questions it was possible to identify positive feelings prevalence, the user’s perception of the positive contribution of O.T. regarding gaining independence and quality of life and that all participants would recommend the service offered by O.T. The study provided feedback on the intervention given and showed that the intervention meaning fulfills the complexity of holistic basis of treatment.

Keywords:

Occupational Therapy. Neurology. Patient Preference. Rehabilitation.