Occupational therapy in Peru: a history of challenges and challenges

Authors

  • Jaime Enrique Flores Rios Escuela profesional de Tecnología Médica, Facultad de Medicina. Alberto Hurtado, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. Lima, Perú.
  • Carlos Manuel Escobar Galindo Escuela profesional de Tecnología Médica, Facultad de Medicina. Alberto Hurtado, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. Lima, Perú.
  • Milagros de Jesús Céspedes Chauca Escuela profesional de Tecnología Médica, Facultad de Medicina. Alberto Hurtado, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. Lima, Perú.
  • Sarina Francisca Ramos Zuñiga Escuela profesional de Tecnología Médica, Facultad de Medicina. Alberto Hurtado, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. Lima, Perú.
  • Alicia Encarnación García Palacios Escuela profesional de Tecnología Médica, Facultad de Medicina. Alberto Hurtado, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. Lima, Perú.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20453/rhr.v4i1.4142

Abstract

The history of occupational therapy in the world dates back to different events that marked its development. However, there is no clear background to delimit its evolution in Peru to make it visible to the Peruvian community. Objective: To describe the history and challenges of occupational therapy in Perú. Material and methods: The study had a social-historical narrative design focusing on describing events without establishing causal relationships or generalization. The data collection techniques included interviews, document review and congress conclusions. Results: Occupational therapy has had major events throughout history that consolidated it as humanistic healthcare professional. Conclusions: Occupational therapy in Peru has been a professional career for more than 50 years and currently faces great challenges in improving the health and welfare of the population with justice and occupational participation.

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Published

2022-02-10

How to Cite

Flores Rios, J. E., Escobar Galindo, C. M., Céspedes Chauca, M. de J., Ramos Zuñiga, S. F., & García Palacios, A. E. (2022). Occupational therapy in Peru: a history of challenges and challenges. Revista Herediana De Rehabilitación, 4(1), 19–25. https://doi.org/10.20453/rhr.v4i1.4142

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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2021): January-June

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