O papel da terapia ocupacional em Unidades de Terapia Intensiva (UTI’s) adulto: uma revisão integrativa

Abstract

ntroduction: Intensive Care Units (ICUs) are known for the prioritization of techniques and interventions, often invasive, which generates greater suffering for patients. Thus, Occupational Therapy is one of the professions that works in this area and aims to minimize this hospitalization process. Objective: To analyze the work performed by Occupational Therapy in Intensive Care Units. Methodology: This is an integrative literature review with a qualitative approach. The research was conducted through the following journals and scientific journals: VHL, Cadernos Brasileiros de Terapia Ocupacional, RevisbraTO and SciELO. Results: As a result, it was possible to identify that the occupational therapist performs actions restricted to Occupational Therapy, in addition to acting as part of the multidisciplinary team Conclusion: Thus, Occupational Therapy is an essential profession for the ICU scope, since in this environment the patient's autonomy and independence are impaired and this professional will act in such a way that this impairment is minimized.