Hasil untuk "Industrial hygiene. Industrial welfare"

Mirian Moreira, Monica Villaça Gonçalves, Janaína Santos Nascimento et al.

A pesquisa visou caracterizar as dissertações e teses dos programas de pós-graduação stricto sensuespecíficos em Terapia Ocupacional no Brasil. Realizou-se, um levantamento bibliométrico dessa produção, através de consulta no Portal de Teses e Dissertações da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior e nos websites dos programas. Os trabalhos do programa de pós-graduação da Universidade de São Paulo não foram incluídos, uma vez que não estavam disponíveis no período da pesquisa. Foi realizada uma análise descritiva, utilizando frequências absolutas e relativas para as variáveis categóricas. Foram encontradas 133 pesquisas, sendo 88,7% da Universidade Federal de São Carlos e 11,3% da Universidade Federal da Minas Gerais; a maioria eram de autoras terapeutas ocupacionais do sexo feminino. Em relação à subárea de atuação, o campo social aparece em maior número, seguido por instrumentos de avaliação, recursos e tecnologias de atuação; saúde da criança, maternidade e apoio familiar; saúde mental; história, ética, filosofia e epistemologia da Terapia Ocupacional; pessoas com deficiência, saúde física e funcional. A produção em programas específicos tem sido uma importante estratégia de valorização da área enquanto produtora de conhecimento.

Giulia Squillacioti, Thomas Charreau, Pascal Wild et al.

Abstract Background Today, nanomaterials are broadly used in a wide range of industrial applications. Such large utilization and the limited knowledge on to the possible health effects have raised concerns about potential consequences on human health and safety, beyond the environmental burden. Given that inhalation is the main exposure route, workers exposed to nanomaterials might be at risk of occurrence of respiratory morbidity and/or reduced pulmonary function. However, epidemiological evidence regarding the association between cumulative exposure to nanomaterials and respiratory health is still scarce. This study focused on the association between cumulative exposure to nanomaterials and pulmonary function among 136 workers enrolled in the framework of the European multicentric NanoExplore project. Results Our findings suggest that, independently of lifelong tobacco smoking, ethnicity, age, sex, body mass index and physical activity habits, 10-year cumulative exposure to nanomaterials is associated to worse FEV1 and FEF25 − 75%, which might be consistent with the involvement of both large and small airway components and early signs of airflow obstruction. We further explored the hypothesis of a mediating effect via airway inflammation, assessed by interleukin (IL-)10, IL-1β and Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF-α), all quantified in the Exhaled Breath Condensate of workers. The mediation analysis results suggest that IL-10, TNF-α and their ratio (i.e., anti-pro inflammatory ratio) may fully mediate the negative association between cumulative exposure to nanomaterials and the FEV1/FVC ratio. This pattern was not observed for other pulmonary function parameters. Conclusions Safeguarding the respiratory health of workers exposed to nanomaterials should be of primary importance. The observed association between cumulative exposure to nanomaterials and worse pulmonary function parameters underscores the importance of implementing adequate protective measures in the nanocomposite sector. The mitigation of harmful exposures may ensure that workers can continue to contribute productively to their workplaces while preserving their respiratory health over time.

Ying Hu, Shuyi Jiang, Qiang Zhang et al.

Abstract Plastic pollution is an emerging environmental issue, with microplastics and nanoplastics raising health concerns due to bioaccumulation. This work explored the impact of polystyrene nanoparticle (PS-NPs) exposure during prepuberty on male reproductive function post maturation in rats. Rats were gavaged with PS-NPs (80 nm) at 0, 3, 6, 12 mg/kg/day from postnatal day 21 to 95. PS-NPs accumulated in the testes and reduced sperm quality, serum reproductive hormones, and testicular coefficients. HE staining showed impaired spermatogenesis. PS-NPs disrupted the blood-testis barrier (BTB) by decreasing junction proteins, inducing inflammation and apoptosis. Transcriptomics identified differentially expressed genes related to metabolism, lysosome, apoptosis, and TLR4 signaling. Molecular docking revealed Cordycepin could compete with polystyrene for binding to TLR4. Cordycepin alleviated oxidative stress and improved barrier function in PS-NPs treated Sertoli cells. In conclusion, prepubertal PS-NPs exposure induces long-term reproductive toxicity in male rats, likely by disrupting spermatogenesis through oxidative stress and BTB damage. Cordycepin could potentially antagonize this effect by targeting TLR4 and warrants further study as a protective agent. This study elucidates the mechanisms underlying reproductive toxicity of PS-NPs and explores therapeutic strategies.

R. Constance Wiener

Adolescents are vulnerable to marketing and normalization of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and electronic non-nicotine delivery systems (ENNDS). ENDS/ENNDS have lung and neurological impacts and a potential for oral health consequences. The aim of this study is to compare adolescents who use ENDS/ENNDS with adolescents who do not use ENDS/ENNDS in oral healthcare needs. A cross-sectional design was used with U.S. Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health wave 5 (PATH5; 2018–2019) data, (n = 12,098 adolescents, ages 12–18 years). The Wave 5 response, weighted to be nationally representative was 83.5%. This study included 9538 adolescent/parent dyads. The outcome variable was parent/guardian report of their child’s oral health need(s). The independent variable was self-reported current use/non-use of ENDS/ENNDS. Chi square and logistic regression analyses for oral health need were conducted. The Adjusted Odds Ratio for oral health needs comparing ENDS/ENNDS use vs. no use was 1.26 (95% CI: 1.01, 1.58; <i>p</i> = 0.0451) controlling for sex/gender, age, race, highest education in the household, physical activity of 60 min daily, self-perceived health, and language spoken at home. ENDS/ENNDS use continues to be a public health concern for U.S. youth. In this study, adolescents who used ENDS/ENNDS were more likely to have oral healthcare need than adolescents who did not use ENDS/ENNDS.

Bang-Yao Chen, Si-Ying Hong, Han-Min Wang et al.

Abstract Recently, mesoporous nanomaterials with widespread applications have attracted great interest in the field of drug delivery due to their unique structure and good physiochemical properties. As a biomimetic nanomaterial, mesoporous polydopamine (MPDA) possesses both a superior nature and good compatibility, endowing it with good clinical transformation prospects compared with other inorganic mesoporous nanocarriers. However, the subacute toxicity and underlying mechanisms of biomimetic mesoporous polydopamine nanoparticles remain uncertain. Herein, we prepared MPDAs by a soft template method and evaluated their primary physiochemical properties and metabolite toxicity, as well as potential mechanisms. The results demonstrated that MPDA injection at low (3.61 mg/kg) and medium doses (10.87 mg/kg) did not significantly change the body weight, organ index or routine blood parameters. In contrast, high-dose MPDA injection (78.57 mg/kg) is associated with disturbances in the gut microbiota, activation of inflammatory pathways through the abnormal metabolism of bile acids and unsaturated fatty acids, and potential oxidative stress injury. In sum, the MPDA dose applied should be controlled during the treatment. This study first provides a systematic evaluation of metabolite toxicity and related mechanisms for MPDA-based nanoparticles, filling the gap between their research and clinical transformation as a drug delivery nanoplatform.

Shen Chen, Miao Li, Rui Zhang et al.

Abstract Background Pre-existing metabolic diseases may predispose individuals to particulate matter (PM)-induced adverse health effects. However, the differences in susceptibility of various metabolic diseases to PM-induced lung injury and their underlying mechanisms have yet to be fully elucidated. Results Type 1 diabetes (T1D) murine models were constructed by streptozotocin injection, while diet-induced obesity (DIO) models were generated by feeding 45% high-fat diet 6 weeks prior to and throughout the experiment. Mice were subjected to real-ambient PM exposure in Shijiazhuang City, China for 4 weeks at a mean PM2.5 concentration of 95.77 µg/m3. Lung and systemic injury were assessed, and the underlying mechanisms were explored through transcriptomics analysis. Compared with normal diet (ND)-fed mice, T1D mice exhibited severe hyperglycemia with a blood glucose of 350 mg/dL, while DIO mice displayed moderate obesity and marked dyslipidemia with a slightly elevated blood glucose of 180 mg/dL. T1D and DIO mice were susceptible to PM-induced lung injury, manifested by inflammatory changes such as interstitial neutrophil infiltration and alveolar septal thickening. Notably, the acute lung injury scores of T1D and DIO mice were higher by 79.57% and 48.47%, respectively, than that of ND-fed mice. Lung transcriptome analysis revealed that increased susceptibility to PM exposure was associated with perturbations in multiple pathways including glucose and lipid metabolism, inflammatory responses, oxidative stress, cellular senescence, and tissue remodeling. Functional experiments confirmed that changes in biomarkers of macrophage (F4/80), lipid peroxidation (4-HNE), cellular senescence (SA-β-gal), and airway repair (CCSP) were most pronounced in the lungs of PM-exposed T1D mice. Furthermore, pathways associated with xenobiotic metabolism showed metabolic state- and tissue-specific perturbation patterns. Upon PM exposure, activation of nuclear receptor (NR) pathways and inhibition of the glutathione (GSH)-mediated detoxification pathway were evident in the lungs of T1D mice, and a significant upregulation of NR pathways was present in the livers of T1D mice. Conclusions These differences might contribute to differential susceptibility to PM exposure between T1D and DIO mice. These findings provide new insights into the health risk assessment of PM exposure in populations with metabolic diseases.

Galuh Sistha Prabarukmi, Noeroel Widajati

Introduction: Batik is one of Indonesia’s cultural wealth which was established as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2009. Batik fabrics have been actively produced in both micro and macro industries in Indonesia. The process of batik production still faithfully employs manual labor. The large number of workers involved in batik production activities causes them to potentially suffer from occupational diseases such as musculoskeletal disorders. Various factors can cause workers to suffer from musculoskeletal complaints, one of them is ergonomic factor. Batik Madura home industry is one of the largest batik-producing home industries in Bangkalan District, Madura. This study object was to determine the correlation between ergonomic risk factors and musculoskeletal complaints in workers of Batik Madura home industry. Methods: This was an observational study through cross sectional design. Data collection was conducted through observation and interviews with the workers of Batik Madura home industry. The population in this study was 61 workers of Batik Madura home industry. This study used total sampling technique in which the whole population were taken as the sample. Results: There was a very strong correlation of ergonomic chance factor with musculoskeletal complaints (r=0.876) on workers of Batik Madura home industry. Conclusion: There was a very strong correlation of ergonomic chance factor with musculoskeletal complaints (r=0.876) on workers of Batik Madura home industry. Keywords: ergonomic risk factor, musculoskeletal complaints, batik workers

David Francisco Torres Arreola, María Elena Haro Acosta, César Hernández Barba et al.

La Diabetes Mellitus (DM) es una de las enfermedades crónico-degenerativas de mayor prevalencia en México, durante su curso se desarrollan complicaciones las cuales son una causa importante de hospitalizaciones prolongadas, invalidez laboral y perdida de años de vida laboral productiva. Objetivo: Determinar las principales complicaciones de la Diabetes Mellitus como causa de invalidez laboral. Material y Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, observacional, transversal y retrospectivo, donde se revisaron los dictámenes de invalidez secundario a DM y sus complicaciones emitidos durante el periodo 2016 de Mexicali en la Delegación Baja California (B.C.) del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) donde se identificaron a los que reunieran los criterios de inclusión. Se utilizó estadística descriptiva con medidas de tendencia central, porcentajes y frecuencias con el programa SPSSv21. Fue aceptado por el Comité de Investigación del IMSS. Resultados: Las principales complicaciones fueron las oftálmicas, renales y circulatorias periféricas con el 42.8%, 31.7% y 17.4% de los casos respectivamente. El 77.8% de los casos fueron hombres, la edad promedio del estado de invalidez fue de 50 años, con una pérdida de 8.75 años acumulados de vida productiva potencialmente perdidos por cada trabajador. Conclusiones: La DM es un problema de salud pública actual, la cual afecta principalmente a personas en edad laboral, siendo las principales complicaciones que originan un estado invalidante en ellos las oftálmicas y renales, por lo que es necesario crear estrategias eficaces de prevención y detección oportuna para evitar la progresión de las mismas.

Georgina Maritza López Pumar, Félix Jesús Amador Romero, Graciela Rodríguez Mancebo et al.

Objetivos: El envejecimiento de la fuerza laboral plantea la necesidad de estudiar la dinámica de la capacidad de trabajo y los factores que la afectan. El presente estudio se orienta a la evaluación de la capacidad de trabajo percibida y su relación con factores individuales y laborales. Material y método: Los cuestionarios Índice de capacidad de trabajo (ICT) y de factores individuales y laborales, se aplicaron a una muestra (n=422) de trabajadores con edad ≥ 45 años del segundo nivel de atención de salud. El análisis de correlación y la regresión logística se emplearon para evaluar la relación en estudio. Resultados: La media de la puntuación del ICT en hombres y mujeres fue de 40,2 (DE=5,2) y 39,8 (DE=5,1), respectivamente. La capacidad de trabajo disminuyó con el incremento de la edad en los hombres (p=0,011). La salud percibida como mala, el dolor músculo esquelético y los síntomas psicosomáticos frecuentes se asocian a una capacidad de trabajo no satisfactoria. El control y la satisfacción con el trabajo, así como las condiciones ergonómicas desventajosas, fueron los factores laborales de mayor fuerza de asociación con la capacidad de trabajo no satisfactoria. Conclusiones: El índice de capacidad de trabajo se perfila como una medida útil en nuestro medio para evaluar al trabajador en su relación con los factores de riesgo individual y laboral que impactan su capacidad para el trabajo.

Fhanin Dyanita

Implementing SOP (Standard and Operational Procedures) is one of the efforts to protect workers from occupational hazards, especially for high risk jobs such as working at height. The purpose of this research is to analyze factors that related the compliance of PT Sri Murni worker with working at height’s SOP in Tunjungan Plaza 6 project. This research is analytic observational with cross sectional design. The subject of this study were the sample of workers taken using simple random sampling and obtained the number of 33 respondents . The available data have been presented in the form of frequency distribution and cross tabulation, then analyzed statistically by chi square. The results showed that most workers was complianced with working at height’s SOP. The results of statistical analysis showing that knowledge (p=0,010, r=0,447) and communications (p=0,016, r=0,418) as factors that significantly related to working at height’s SOP and have moderate relations. Personality (p=0,656) and safety supervision (p=0,464) were not related to working at height’s SOP compliance. Suggestion to the company based on the results of research are to increase worker’s knowledge through safety talk or training, and the safety man to pay more attention to workers while they are doing working at height’s job so they could more compliance to SOP. Company should also provide PPE as much as the number of workers.

Adeeb Ziad Sidani, J. Duarte, Fábio Matoseiro Dinis et al.

The construction sector is notable for its interdisciplinary knowledge and complex interactions between different parties and the sector has been gradually adopting new methodologies to improve work and collaboration practices, such as the case of Building Information Modeling (BIM). A protocol for a systematic review is proposed to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality techniques in the Architectural, Engineering, Construction and Operations sector. The search will be carried out in the reference databases for the field. One of the main outcomes of this study is to assess the effectiveness of virtual reality tools implemented in construction projects at the same time it will try to estimate the cost of the equipment and the implementation of the intervention and if any other mentioned cost might be related to risk reduction or better performance. This protocol is registered in PROSPERO under the code of PROSPERO CRD42018085845.

Thayane Pereira da Silva Ferreira, Carmen Teresa Costa

<p>O estudo propõe um debate sobre o cuidado em saúde mental na atenção básica, partindo do entendimento de que a produção do cuidado se dá em redes, não apenas institucionais, mas redes vivas e de potência criativa. O percurso metodológico se deu por meio da cartografia, de modo que foi possível rastrear o território para além dos serviços de saúde. Como meio de produção de dados utilizaram-se os diários de campo produzidos na vigência de doze meses do projeto de extensão: <em>Saúde Mental na atenção básica- desafio e necessidade</em>, desenvolvido em uma unidade integrada de saúde da família de um município do estado da Paraíba. A vivência e atuação no território se deram inicialmente pelo mapeamento das redes de cuidado territoriais, como também a problematização das ações de cuidado na atenção básica, com o intuito de ampliar o debate sobre o papel das redes vivas no cuidado em saúde. Tal discussão possibilitou o desenvolvimento de ações em saúde pautadas na integralidade do cuidado, coesão social, produção de vida. Estes resultados apontam para a necessidade em se pensar ações compartilhadas e inseridas no território, tendo em vista que a saúde envolve também os territórios existenciais pelos quais os sujeitos circulam e produzem relações. A terapia ocupacional tem contribuído significativamente na consolidação deste cuidado.</p><p> </p><p>The study proposes a debate on mental health care in primary care, based on the understanding that the production of care takes place in networks, not only institutional, but also living networks and creative power. The methodological approach was through the mapping, so it was possible to trace the territory beyond the health services. As a means of production, data field diaries were  produced in the presence of twelve months of the extension project: Mental Health in the primary care - challenge and need, developed in an integrated health unit family in a municipality of state of Paraíba. The experience and operation in the territory was given initially by mapping of care networks available in the territory, as well as the questioning of care actions in primary care, in order to broaden the debate on the role of living networks in health care. This discussion enabled the development of health actions based on integrality of care, social cohesion, production of life in primary care. These results point to the need to think about shared and embedded actions in the territory, with a view that health also involves the existential territories for which individuals circulate and produce relations. Occupational therapy has significantly contributed to the consolidation of territorial care.</p><p><strong>Keywords</strong>: Comprehensive health care; Primary health care; Social network; Mental health, Occupational therapy.</p><p> </p><p class="Standard">El estudio propone un debate sobre el cuidado en salud mental en la atención básica, basado en el entendimiento de que la producción de la atención se lleva a cabo en las redes, no sólo institucional, sino redes vivas y con poder creativo. El enfoque metodológico fue a través de la medio de la cartografía, por lo que fue posible rastrear el territorio más allá de los servicios de salud. Como medio de producción de datos se utilizaron diarios de campo producidos en la vigencia de doce meses del proyecto de extensión: <em>Salud Mental en la atención básica -</em>  desafio y necesidad, desarrollado en una unidad de salud de la familia integrada un condado en el estado de Paraiba. La experiencia y las operaciones en el territorio fue dado inicialmente por el mapeo de las redes de atención disponibles en el territorio, así como el cuestionamiento de las acciones de atención en la atención primaria, con el fin de ampliar el debate sobre el papel de las redes vivas en el cuidado de la salud. Esta discusión permitió el desarrollo de las acciones de salud basados en la atención integral, la cohesión social, la producción de vida. Estos resultados apuntan a la necesidad de pensar acciones compartidas en el territorio, teniendo en cuenta que la salud involucra también los territorios existenciales por los cuales los sujetos circulan y producen relaciones. La terapia ocupacional ha contribuido significativamente en la consolidación de este cuidado.</p><p class="Standard"><strong>Palabras clave</strong>: Asistencia integral de salud; Atención primaria de salud; Red social; Salud mental, Terapia ocupacional.</p>

Nyco Nugroho

The operation of CC has a high risk accident, in 2013 there are 57 CC operation accidents at PT X. Accident high PC operations require companies to prevent and reduce the risk of accidents at the company, according Act No. 1 Year 1970 Article 3, paragraph 1. Reduce and prevent the risk of workplace accidents by conducting a risk assessment. This study aims to assess the risk.The design of this study was observational with crossectional approach. The main aim of this study was to assessed of risk on CC operate in PT X Surabaya. The subject in this study were safety officer maintenance, technician and CC operator. The object in this study was CC unit. The data were collected by means of observation and interview, while the secondary data from the operation of the CC documents related accidents. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively by tabulations and narration which of compared with the standard ISO 31000: 2009 as well as the existing theories. The results of this study show that there were 4 process of work that has 9 cause danger of accident, 2 causes of accident with the high risk, 5 moderate risk and 2 low risk. Risk control that has done are engineering, administrative, and PPE. From the result of this study, it is recommended that the company provide to implement the work according to SOP, conduct load test and check the condition of the lift on the entire CC, check and repair functions anemometer and sirens on CC, give emergency drill evenly for workers. Keywords: accident risk assessment, Container Crane (CC)

Jenniffer García Rojas, Jodie Copley, Merrill Turpin et al.

Evidence-based practice (EBP) fosters the use of research evidence, clinical expertise, information about the patient and the practice context. It aims to support high quality practice through providing and using sound evidence for decision-making. Occupational therapists have been challenged to adopt EBP as a global approach, nevertheless it is not yet a worldwide reality. Chile, currently graduating an increasing number of therapists, provides a useful case for exploring which sources of information are accessed by therapists and how knowledge is build and integrated in paediatric practice.Methods: Using Interpretive description as the methodological framework, ten Chilean occupational therapists completed in-depth interviews. Data were transcribed verbatim and then translated into English, coded and analyzed thematically. Preliminary interpretations were returned to the participants that provided feedback, enriching data analysis. Results:Participants predominantly rely on intuition and clinical expertise when making decisions. Access to continuing professional development, research knowledge and information about contemporary practice seemed to be limited. Professional training available strongly influences all aspects of their practice. Discussion: Scarce access to research knowledge and lack of connection with the global scientific community, in the context of emergent research culture, can lead occupational therapists to rely on information that has not undergone quality evaluation. The development of a clinical reasoning framework based on evidence in Chile results relevant. The status of the profession may be enhanced through empowering the professional association, supporting high quality and updated professional training, promoting research culture, and enhancing the standards of practice in Chile.

Yoga Pradipta

The hospital will have a high fire risk in case of fire because in accommodating a lot of patients. Extinguish the fire at the first event of a fire can use the fire extinguisher. The aim of this study was to evaluate the fire extinguisher installation planning. This research was an observational research with a descriptive analysis method. The primary data were collected with observation, interviewing and the secondary data were collected from PT Nindya Karya, Rumah Sakit Pendidikan Universitas Brawijaya Malang projects. The sample of study was selected using by purposive sampling. The variables in this study were building construction classification and fire risk, fire classification and fire extinguisher requirement. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis. The results showed that Rumah Sakit Pendidikan Universitas Brawijaya Malang project’s were public buildings classification with a low risk fire accident. This building’s risk fire classification were A, B and C. Each floor required 9 pieces of fire extinguisher with CO2 and dry powder types. This research was concluded that the fire extinguisher needs was accordance with Permenakertrans No. 4, 1980. It’s suggested to use the terms and conditions of Permenakertrans No.4, 1980 about the installation and maintenance requirements in planning the installation fire extinguisher. Keywords: Portable Fire Extinguisher identification, hospital buildin

Andrea Estefanía Bernal Salamanca, Diana Marcela Fuquen Fraile, Edwin Alfonso Valenzuela Murillo et al.

La alteración de la independencia y la autonomía en actividades de la vida diaria (AVD) de adultos con alguna lesión de miembro superior de origen periférico, es un tema del cual se evidencia un abordaje mínimo de acuerdo a los antecedentesinvestigativos revisados. El objetivo de la investigación es caracterizar el desempeño ocupacional de usuarios con lesión de miembro superior en la ejecución de tareas específicas en las actividades de la vida diaria. Se realiza un estudio descriptivo de tipo trasversal, a través de la aplicación del Test de Actividades de la Vida Diaria -TAVD (Arango y Rodríguez, 1994) a 84 adultos, de los cuales se obtuvieron resultados para la caracterización de su desempeño de acuerdo a las variables de edad, género, tiempo de evolución y ocupación. Los resultados muestran que la actividad de vestido y las tareas de abotonarse, amarrar zapatos y vestir y desvestir un pantalón, constituyen las de mayor alteración. Así mismo, los participantes en condición de amputación y lesión tendinosa presentan mayores dificultades en estas actividades. La investigación aporta información valiosa para soportar el ejercido del terapeuta ocupacional y guiar su intervención hacia las principales dificultades que se pueden encontrar en la población abordada.

Valentina Cardemil, Natalia Quilodrán, Catalina Soto

El presente estudio fue llevado a cabo con el objetivo de analizar y comparar los elementos de la seguridad cultural en la aplicación de los instrumentos de evaluación Test de desarrollo psicomotor 2-5 años (TEPSI) y Escala de Juego pre-escolar de Knox (RKPPS) aplicados por Terapeutas Ocupacionales en población pre-escolar valdiviana. Dicha investigación fue realizada a través de un enfoque cualitativo, con el abordaje metodológico de Teoría Fundamentada, realizando entrevistas semi-estructuradas a cuatro Terapeutas Ocupacionales que aplican ambos instrumentos. Como resultado se obtuvo que ninguno de los dos instrumentos se acercan al espectro de lo culturalmente seguro, sin embargo, es la RKPPS la que incorpora más elementos de dicha conceptualización. Finalmente se concluye que los profesionales de la disciplina se ven desafiados a permanecer en la dicotomía de, por una parte, utilizar instrumentos cuantitativos para validarse ante otros profesionales y tener un lenguaje común, y por otro lado, instrumentos cualitativos para realizar intervenciones integrales con usuarios. Esa elección se ve influenciada por una serie de variables, dadas por las distintas demandas en su desempeño laboral, impactando en su forma de evaluar.

Castranova Vincent, Fedan Jeff

María Victoria Urrea

Lina Nizeth Uribe Jiménez, Luz Elena Rodríguez, Marcy Viviana Acosta et al.

El proceso ocupacional de trabajo, se constituye en uno de los ámbitos de intervención profesional, que demanda del terapeuta ocupacional la utilización de sustentaciones teóricas para promover, mantener o mejorar el bienestar ocupacional. El documento presenta el resultado de una investigación documental, cuyo objetivo consiste en determinar la competencia del terapeuta ocupacional en el abordaje de la cultura organizacional. Por su carácter, la metodología investigativa es descriptiva, donde la información revisada, se explica, interpreta y registra, para señalar los fundamentos conceptuales y prácticos de competencia del terapeuta ocupacional en la cultura empresarial, vista ésta, como uno de los factores para interpretar el comportamiento ocupacional de los trabajadores y orientar interdisciplinariamente las diferentes estrategias profesionales hacia la consecución de la salud y bienestar laboral en las organizaciones.