Characteristics of actions taken by occupational therapists in the capitals of southeast region

Abstract

The study aims to describe and analyze the characteristics of actions of Occupational Therapists (O.Ts) from the capitals of Southeast region. This is a descriptive and exploratory search, with 17 O.Ts It used a questionnaire self-administered and for data analysis, discourse analysis matrix pêcheutiana. The discursive formations found evidence that the act ions taken by O.Ts comprise a joint of efforts aimed at individuals and their context both individual and collective, demonstrating the uniqueness professional clinical practice, as well as understanding the concept of completeness was present in the
speeches differently showing that cultural differences, length of training and professional development infl uence the understanding of the process of care in Occupational Therapy. We conclude that there is need for further studies to map and deepen knowledge about the actions of O.Ts in order to further discuss this issue.