Specialization in Occupational Therapy: An opportunity for Peru

Authors

  • Carlos Manuel Escobar-Galindo
  • Jesús Martin Trinidad-López
  • Milagros de Jesús Céspedes-Chauca
  • Walter Miguel Reyes-Morales
  • Edgar Cárdenas-Astete

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20453/rhr.v3i1.3747

Abstract

Objective: To characterize the current preference of Specialization in Occupational Therapy (OT) in Peru and the possible areas of interest. Material and Methods: The study was descriptive cross-sectional. An online survey was applied to 177 Occupational Therapists of Peru, responding a total of 11 questions and completing an informed consent. Descriptive and association statistics were used. Results: OT preferred the specialties of Paediatrics (22.2%) and Neurorehabilitation (15.8%). The specialty of mental health and hand rehabilitation reached 13.5%, while Education 8.8%. The least preferred was geriatrics. Conclusions: The first OT specialties to be created should be Paediatrics and neurorehabilitation. The themes in each of the specialties deserve specific analysis. However, it is still necessary to create an area for debate since specialties should not only focus on biomedical aspects but also on social areas.

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Published

2020-06-10

How to Cite

Escobar-Galindo, C. M., Trinidad-López, J. M., Céspedes-Chauca, M. de J., Reyes-Morales, W. M., & Cárdenas-Astete, E. (2020). Specialization in Occupational Therapy: An opportunity for Peru. Revista Herediana De Rehabilitación, 3(1), 34–41. https://doi.org/10.20453/rhr.v3i1.3747

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2020): January - June

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ARTICLES

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