The formation of masters in the specific postgraduate course in occupational therapy: an overview of research production in the area

Abstract

Mapping the research production of a postgraduate program is essential to identify successful results and implement changes that improve its quality. This article analyzes characteristics of the dissertations defended in the inaugural specific stricto-sensu graduate program in Occupational Therapy. This is a descriptive exploratory study with a quantitative approach through the consultation of 107 dissertations from 2012 to 2019. It was found that 67.3% of the research obtained funding; the most studied topics were assessment, context and foundations (67.2%); the qualitative method predominated (57.9%) and 65.4% resulted in articles. The application of the knowledge produced in postgraduate studies in scenarios of academic training and professional practice is a challenge.