Occupational Therapy in mental health in Brazilian congresses: a scope review

Abstract Introduction: The psychiatric reform has demanded to Occupational Therapy a boarder type of care focused on autonomy production of individuals facing social exclusion. Despite the wide academic production in this subject, there is lack of studies addressing professional practice on new mental health services. Objective: This work aims to identify occupational therapy mental health practices through a scope review of the XI to XIV annals of Brazilian Occupational Therapy Congresses. Method: A total of 165 abstracts were analyzed. Results: The results show predominance of reports of experience and abstracts from the Southeastern region, with more adult-oriented practices in Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS), in group and individual strategies, with no focus on medical diagnoses, and with little explanation of theoretical references. Qualitatively, the results highlight psychosocial rehabilitation as reference, and particularities of the therapeutic process and practical experiences in professional training. Conclusion: We believe that the dialogue between issues and impasses about these practices encourages reflections on assistance and research in occupational therapy in Brazil in mental health field.

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Main Authors: Ricci,Thamy Eduarda, Marques,Isabela Paschoalotto, Marcolino,Taís Quevedo
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Departamento de Terapia Ocupacional 2018
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2526-89102018000400915
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Summary:Abstract Introduction: The psychiatric reform has demanded to Occupational Therapy a boarder type of care focused on autonomy production of individuals facing social exclusion. Despite the wide academic production in this subject, there is lack of studies addressing professional practice on new mental health services. Objective: This work aims to identify occupational therapy mental health practices through a scope review of the XI to XIV annals of Brazilian Occupational Therapy Congresses. Method: A total of 165 abstracts were analyzed. Results: The results show predominance of reports of experience and abstracts from the Southeastern region, with more adult-oriented practices in Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS), in group and individual strategies, with no focus on medical diagnoses, and with little explanation of theoretical references. Qualitatively, the results highlight psychosocial rehabilitation as reference, and particularities of the therapeutic process and practical experiences in professional training. Conclusion: We believe that the dialogue between issues and impasses about these practices encourages reflections on assistance and research in occupational therapy in Brazil in mental health field.