Órteses de membros superiores no estado de sergipe: mapeando os processos de confecção nas práticas da terapia ocupacional

Abstract

Studies on orthoses are performed mainly on the gains made in using them in addition to the therapies and what the impacts of these equipments on daily activities. In addition, some researches also address the different materials used in their preparation and the factors that influence them. In the northeast region, low socioeconomic levels are found in a large part of the population, and considering that some materials make orthoses expensive and some lower their value, these factors may influence how occupational therapists in this state have orthotics. Objective: aims to collect data on how occupational therapists in the state of Sergipe, enrolled in the Regional Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy CREFITO 7, make the upper limb orthoses from the design of the mold in the chosen material, until the placement of the rods and thus to verify if there is difference in the methods used by these professionals in that State. METHODS: a questionnaire was carried out using electronic questionnaire with occupational therapists registered in CREFITO 7. Results and discussion: the use of gypsum and ezeform as dressing materials was visualized, the presence of a specialized professional, only two items were evaluated by all as advantageous and EPI is not yet widely used by professionals. Final Considerations: There is still a need to continue to research more about this area in order to, in fact, have a perception about how professionals have behaved in the preparation of orthoses considering factors that can influence the manufacturing process.