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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.

Policlinical Neurologic, Clinical Hospital University of Chili. Treatment program at waiting room

Authors

  • Claudia Muñoz Masini Profesor Asistente, Universidad de Chile
  • Maria Cristina Fernandez Orellana Académico, Universidad de Chile

Abstract

This article pretend to account for a teaching experience carried out by the University of Chile, Occupational Therapy School. The experience consisted in the perfomance of Psycho educational intervention in a waiting room of the J.J.A. Clinical Hospital. Systematising these activities permitted the evaluation of the impact in the users and the development of material with which confront this type of intervention. We plan the Waiting Room Intervention as an innovative technique in our country and where Occupational Therapy may apply its abilities, skills and knowledge in all development areas to improve the health granting quality.

Keywords:

Psico educational intervention in a waiting room, waiting times, psicoeducation

Author Biographies

Claudia Muñoz Masini, Profesor Asistente, Universidad de Chile

Terapeuta Ocupacional, Licenciada en Ciencias de la Ocupacion Humana, Magíster en Integración de Personas con Discapacidad, Profesor Asistente Universidad de Chile.

Maria Cristina Fernandez Orellana, Académico, Universidad de Chile

Terapeuta Ocupacional. Licenciada en Ciencias de la Ocupacion Humana. Académico de la Universidad de Chile.