Tracked ways and contributions for the development of Occupational Therapy in Brazil

• Main Author: Maria Luísa Guillaumon Emmel
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universidade Federal de São Carlos 2017-03-01
• Series: Cadernos de Terapia Ocupacional
• Subjects: Higher Education; Occupational Therapy; Universities.
• Online Access: http://www.cadernosdeterapiaocupacional.ufscar.br/index.php/cadernos/article/view/1629/838
• ISSN: 0104-4931; 2238-2860

This essay reflects the paths I have taken in occupational therapy during 40+ years in this profession, presenting briefly the main important activities and participation of my career. It is possible to visualize the route followed in the choices of research issues and the beginning of a series of projects and directions to growth and recognition of the Brazilian occupational therapy. The participation with the research funding grants and the strengthening of research activities are presented. Recounts the history of the foundation of the Occupational Therapy Program at Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar), the first research laboratory in Occupational Therapy in Brazil, the Journal of Occupational Therapy - UFSCar and also the Postgraduate Program in Occupational Therapy UFSCar (PPGTO). Some of the main challenges faced in teaching, community activities, the university management and the production of knowledge in occupational therapy are still registered, which contributed to the development of the profession.