Occupational therapy actions in the Unified Social Assistance System (Brazilian Welfare System): Brazilian scientific production mapping

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/2526-8910.ctoAR395338361

Keywords:

Occupational Therapy, Social Policy, Social Protection, Systematic Review

Abstract

Since the formal inclusion of occupational therapists in the Unified Social Assistance System (SUAS), the number of these professionals working in this sector has grown in Brazil. Based on this context, this article aimed to understand how specific literature in the area of occupational therapy has proposed or discussed the relationship between occupational therapists and SUAS in the country. An integrative literature review was carried out in three indexed national journals. 20 texts were found, 18 of which were published in Cadernos Brasileiros de Terapia Ocupacional. Nine articles correspond to experience reports, seven refer to the medium-complexity special protection of SUAS and the adult population at social vulnerability/risk is the most addressed. Social occupational therapy has offered theoretical and methodological support for work in the social assistance sector, being the most present reference in the productions studied, which have been growing in the country. The importance of the professional category in the SUAS equipment is well known to, together with other professions, face the expressions of social issues. It is hoped that this literature review can contribute to disseminating the profession's practices in SUAS and highlighting its challenges, with a view to strengthening professional performance in this sector.

Published

2024-10-25

How to Cite

Bardi, G., & Malfitano, A. P. S. . (2024). Occupational therapy actions in the Unified Social Assistance System (Brazilian Welfare System): Brazilian scientific production mapping. Brazilian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 32, e3836. https://doi.org/10.1590/2526-8910.ctoAR395338361

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Review Article and/or Article for Literature Updating