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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.

Development of the Occupational Therapy in Latin American.

Authors

  • Silvia Gómez Lillo Académico Universidad de Chile
  • Erna Imperatore Blanche Académico Universidad de Chile. Académico Universidad del Sur de California.
Vol. 22 No. 2 (2021): Diciembre
https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-5346.2010.10566

Abstract

Occupational Therapy in Latin America began to develop about 50 years ago based on the theoretical and philosophical foundations developed in Europe and United State. Over time, the countries of the region began to accrue own knowledge. This has been consistently, to amend the appropriate interventions to local needs, together with the incorporation new technology end global knowledge. The purpose of this research was to understand the regional historical foundations of the profession in Latin America distinguishing similarities and differences between individual countries. We believe that by knowing the roots and development of a profession, to Latin-American level, we can contribute to improve our professional identity, understand your current situation and project into the future. The methodology utilized was of qualitative–quantitative type and corresponds to a descriptive approach. The data was obtained through an electronic survey directed to occupational therapists from 11 countries in Latin America. Results highlight the issues centering on a lack understanding of the history of a profession, recognition of the important development of OT in Latin America, and the low public awareness of the profession.

Keywords:

History, Occupational Therapy, Latin America.

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Gómez Lillo, S., & Imperatore Blanche, E. (2021). Development of the Occupational Therapy in Latin American. Revista Chilena De Terapia Ocupacional, 22(2), 207–217. https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-5346.2010.10566
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Revista Chilena de Terapia Ocupacional
Facultad de Medicina
Universidad de Chile
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