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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.

WHAT DOES STUDYING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MEANS? THE PERSPECTIVE OF STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CHILE

Authors

  • Camila Aravena D Casa Nacional Del Niño
  • David Diaz M CESAM Tierras Blancas, Coquimbo
  • Sandra Mella D Departamento de Terapia Ocupacional y Ciencia de la Ocupación, Facultad de Medicina Universidad de Chile
  • Giovanna Salgado V CEPECH
  • Carolina Vergara H
Vol. 18 No. 2 (2018): Diciembre
https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-5346.2018.52001

Abstract

The main goal of this work is to analyze the attributed perception of studying occupational therapy according to the students of University of Chile. A qualitative and phenomenological methodology was used, as this investigation tries to study the subjective dimension of a particular phenomenon, such as studying Occupational Therapy. Data recollection was made with open-semistructured interviews. Data analysis initiated with a previous categorization according to meaning, sense and purpose, as described in the AOTA’s framework; subcategories and codes were included from the interviews. Results show that in the Meaning category, external opinion makes reference to “studying occupational therapy” and “studying in a university”, mainly finding ignorance and a positive perception of the career. At the sense dimension, factors that give positive and/or negative values that influence self-efficacy, importance, motivation, interest and enjoyment are identified; these factors included the biopsychosocial approach and working with people. Finally, in the purpose dimension, goals and utilities are identified, both in a personal and professional aspects. These results prompt reflection around the perception of the career and the value given to professional studies.

Keywords:

Occupational Therapy, education, Occupations

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D, C. A., M, D. D., D, S. M., V, G. S., & H, C. V. (2018). WHAT DOES STUDYING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MEANS? THE PERSPECTIVE OF STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CHILE. Revista Chilena De Terapia Ocupacional, 18(2), 91–105. https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-5346.2018.52001
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Revista Chilena de Terapia Ocupacional
Facultad de Medicina
Universidad de Chile
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