Enabling International Communication among Brazilian Occupational Therapists: Seeking Consensus on Occupational Terminology


Autoria(s): MAGALHAES, Lilian; GALHEIGO, Sandra Maria
Contribuinte(s)

UNIVERSIDADE DE SÃO PAULO

Data(s)

19/10/2012

19/10/2012

2010

Resumo

The purpose of this study was to examine how key occupational therapy terminologies are used by Brazilian occupational therapists. A nominal group approach combined with a Delphi technique involving 31 Brazilian occupational therapists was applied. A sociolinguistic approach was adopted since it broadens our understanding of the social and cultural determinants of terminology consolidation. Brazilian occupational therapists were found to adopt the term activity more often than human action or doing. Even less often were praxis and occupation applied. No consensus was reached regarding which of the terms is most preferred. While Brazilian occupational therapists have been developing their profession from international standards, it is still embedded in local demands and policies. Additionally, the political context must be considered when building an international dialogue between members of a professional body. Such a dialogue could engage professionals from different countries in meaningful exchanges about their practices. These exchanges may lead to the development of solid professional communities that can contribute meaningfully to social change. Copyright (C) 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Identificador

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INTERNATIONAL, v.17, n.3, p.113-124, 2010

0966-7903

http://producao.usp.br/handle/BDPI/22027

10.1002/oti.292

http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/oti.292

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eng

Publicador

WILEY PERIODICALS, INC

Relação

Occupational Therapy International

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closedAccess

Copyright WILEY PERIODICALS, INC

Palavras-Chave #occupational therapy terminology #professional communication #LANGUAGE
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article

original article

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