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It is reported that the thesis section is available, to publish abstracts of postgraduate theses in the disciplinary field. Who submits your thesis, must present the title, abstract, key words (include Occupational Therapy), and a summary of 2 to 3 pages of your thesis. And `present it in Spanish, English and / or Portuguese.

Community of practice of newly occupational therapists: The mental health practice beginning

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Abstract

The beginning of practice has been considered a period of intense professional socialization and high level of stress. This article presents some results from an action research which included the participation of six beginners occupational therapists, the researcher and two experienced occupational therapists in a community of practice, and recording and transcribing in-person meetings, and virtual activities - data thematically analysed. The theme of dilemmas in the beginning of practice and the construction of meaning were organized in four sub-themes: Non-knowing nurturing professional development; being a therapist in mental health; the use of activities and occupational therapy specificity; Learning to find the focus on short-term care. We hope this article could expand reflections on initial and continuing training in occupational therapy, and to indicate new possibilities for research in the subject.

Keywords:

Occupational therapy. Continuing education; Mental health., Occupational Therapy, continuing education, mental health