Occupational Therapist's role in Primary Heath Care: Creation and validation of a guideline for the multiprofessional team

The ocupational therapist's role in primary health care: development and validation of a guideline for the multiprofessional team

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https://doi.org/10.47222/2526-3544.rbto73014

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Occupational Therapy, Interdisciplinarity, Primary Health Care

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Introduction: Occupational therapy in Primary Health Care (PHC) can significantly contribute to comprehensive care, yet there is limited recognition of the profession’s roles among multiprofessional teams. This study aimed to develop and validate a guidance manual on occupational therapy practices in PHC. Methods: A methodological, quantitative study conducted in three stages: integrative review, guide development, and validation with expert judges and the target audience. Results: The review identified 10 articles that supported the creation of a 22-page guide with organized content and visual resources. Validation with 10 expert judges showed high CVI values (0.94; 0.99; 0.92). Among 12 PHC professionals, all sections reached indices between 0.99 and 1.0. Suggested adjustments were incorporated. Discussion: High agreement among evaluators indicates quality, clarity, and applicability of the material, enhancing understanding of occupational therapy roles and strengthening collaborative practices in PHC. Conclusion: Despite the small number of evaluators and heterogeneity of studies, the guide shows potential to increase the profession’s visibility and improve care, with recommendations for real-world testing and future regional adaptations.

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Lorena de Freitas Moia, Universidade do Estado do Pará

Occupational Therapist graduated from the Federal University of Pará (UFPA) and resident of the Multiprofessional Residency Program in Family Health/Primary Care at the State University of Pará (UEPA). Her research interests lie in the areas of primary health care, rehabilitation, and care technologies within the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS), with a focus on health promotion, community-based care, and the production of educational health materials.

Solange Rezende Rabelo de Lima, Universidade do Estado do Pará (UEPA)

Graduated in Occupational Therapy from the State University of Pará (2013). Post-graduated in Cardiovascular Health Care from the State University of Pará, in partnership with the State Public Foundation Hospital de Clínicas Gaspar Vianna, through the Multiprofessional Health Residency program. Master's degree from the Postgraduate Program in Health in the Amazon (PPGSA/UFPA). Currently works as an Occupational Therapist, with a permanent position, at the Municipal Health Department - SESMA and the Santa Casa de Misericórdia do Pará Foundation - FSCMPA. Her research interests include Child Development, Child Rehabilitation, Parental Care, and Occupational Science.

Ana Paula Souza Bichara Leite, Universidade do Estado do Pará (UEPA)

Occupational Therapist graduated from the State University of Pará (UEPA/CCBS). Postgraduate degree in Mental Health from the Higher School of the Amazon (ESAMAZ). Postgraduate degree in Gerontology from Faculdade Inspirar. Postgraduate degree in Multiprofessional Preceptorship in the Health Area from Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde Moinhos de Vento. Permanent employee of the Municipal Health Secretariat (SESMA). Preceptor in the Multiprofessional Residency Programs in Family Health Strategy at the State University of Pará (UEPA) and in Elderly Person's Health at the Federal University of Pará (UFPA).

Jorgeane Pedrosa Pantoja, Universidade do Estado do Pará (UEPA)

Occupational Therapist graduated from the State University of Pará - UEPA (2012). Postgraduate degree in Child Health Care (2015), University Hospital of the Federal University of Maranhão (HUUFMA) and in Family Health Care (2017), UEPA, in the Multiprofessional Health Residency modality. Master's degree in Health, Environment and Society in the Amazon (PPGSAS-UFPA) (2021). Specialist in Family Health (2022) and in Hospital Contexts (2024) - by the Federal Council of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy (COFFITO). Postgraduate degree (Lato Sensu) in Digital Health (PLSSD) from the Federal University of Goiás (UFG) (2022). Postgraduate degree in Collective Health from UEPA (2023) and Postgraduate degree in multiprofessional preceptorship in the health area from the Moinhos de Vento Hospital Association (AHMV). Postgraduate student in Tutoring for Courses in Primary Health Care and Health Surveillance - CONASEMS. Tutor of the Multiprofessional Health Residency Program at UEPA, area of ​​concentration: Family Health. Preceptor of the Multiprofessional Health Residency Program at UEPA. Occupational Therapist at the Expanded Family Health Center (NASF-SESMA) and the Metropolitan Emergency Hospital (HMUE).

Andrea Cristina Santos Baker, Universidade do Estado do Pará (UEPA)

Holds a degree in Occupational Therapy from the State University of Pará (2007). Postgraduate degree in Inclusive Education from Faculdade Ipiranga. Postgraduate degree in Neurological Rehabilitation - UEPA. Postgraduate degree in Autism Spectrum Disorder - Finama. Postgraduate degree in Health Preceptorship / HSL. Postgraduate degree in Autism Spectrum Disorder: multidisciplinary interventions in intersectoral contexts - UEPA. Postgraduate student in Multiprofessional Preceptorship in the Health Area - PROADI/MS. Postgraduate student in Public Health - UEPA. Holds a Professional Development Course in SUS Management - SER Gestor SUS. Currently works as an Occupational Therapist at the Child and Adolescent Psychosocial Care Center - CAPSi/SESMA and Unineuro Diagnostic Clinic. Returned to the Coordination of Technical Reference for People with Disabilities at the Municipal Health Department - Belém City Hall in 2021 (2014-2019). Preceptor of the Occupational Therapy Course at the State University of Pará in the Multidisciplinary Residency Program of the Family Health Strategy. Member of the GT TEA SESPA and SESMA. Member of the GT Rare Diseases/SESMA.

Renilce Machado dos Santos Araújo, Universidade do Estado do Pará (UEPA)

Graduated in Occupational Therapy from the State University of Pará (UEPA). Master's degree in Health Education in the Amazon/UEPA. Specialization in Health Education for Preceptors from the Syrian-Lebanese Institute of Teaching and Research (IEP/HSL). Area tutor, preceptor, and member of the Structuring Teaching and Assistance Nucleus (NDAE) of the Multiprofessional Residency Program in Family Health/Belém-UEPA. Specialist in Clinical Management in Health Regions (IEP/HSL). Specialist in Neurological Rehabilitation/UEPA. Specialist in Relational Psychomotricity from the Faculty of Administration, Sciences, Education and Letters (FACEL)-Curitiba-PR. Occupational therapist at the Marco Health-School Center/UEPA and the Pará State Health Department/SESPA. Has experience in the area of ​​Occupational Therapy, with emphasis on Maternal and Child Health and outpatient care for people living with HIV/AIDS.

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2026-10-31

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Moia, L. de F., Rezende Rabelo de Lima, S., Souza Bichara Leite, A. P., Pedrosa Pantoja, J., Santos Baker, A. C., & Machado dos Santos Araújo, R. (2026). Occupational Therapist’s role in Primary Heath Care: Creation and validation of a guideline for the multiprofessional team : The ocupational therapist’s role in primary health care: development and validation of a guideline for the multiprofessional team. Interinstitutional Brazilian Journal of Occupational Therapy - REVISBRATO, 10(4), 4520–4536. https://doi.org/10.47222/2526-3544.rbto73014

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