Candangos: teoria da reconstrução ocupacional como uma ferramenta para a compreensão de problemas sociais e ações transformativas na utópica cidade de Brasília

Abstract

Teaching an occupational therapy agenda of social transformation in Brazilian universities is an ongoing project. In this article we (1) Introduce the theory of occupational reconstructions; (2) Contextualize the candangos'-those who built the country's new utopian Brazilian capital, Brasília-situation based on published literature; (3) Describe reforms to expand social inclusion at University of Brasília, Brazil; and (4) Discuss how occupational reconstruction served as a frame for teaching, research and practice. Occupational reconstruction theory explains social transformation as part of the philosophy and knowledge base of 'occupation'. The theory was useful to guide the students' experiences and reach learning outcomes. During the course, students began by recounting their histories while also contacting their elders to find out how the candangos dealt with problematic social conditions in Brasília's early days. They were challenged to present a case of the occupational reconstruction as an example of literatura de cordel-a low-budget printed booklet; thus, moving the candangos' stories into the public sphere. The paper concludes with a critical reflection on the advantages, limitations, and possible future applications of the curriculum.

Profile of occupational therapy services in non‐urban settings: A global scoping review

“…Costa, 2012 ; McAdam & Rose, 2020 ; Watson & Duncan, 2010 ). Considering context beyond the individual is aligned with Southern epistemologies and represents a long tradition among occupational therapists of regions such as Latin America (Correia et al, 2021 ; Díaz‐Leiva & Malfitano, 2021 ; Núñez, 2019 ; Santos et al, 2020 ). However, an overall publication bias has been found favouring Global North science research (Reidpath & Allotey, 2019 ), which may be influencing the number of Global South publications available for this review.…”

Systematic mapping of knowledge production in graduate training in occupational therapy in territorial and community contexts in Brazil

“…With regard to theoretical principles, it is important to highlight as important contributions to training in the field of health a theoretical and practical link to the principles of community-based rehabilitation, psychosocial rehabilitation, collective health and occupational reconstruction (Oliver et al, 2012;Silva, 2016;Santos et al, 2020). In the social sphere, social occupational therapy and participatory local development are presented (Correia, 2018;Silva et al, 2019;Pan, 2014;Silva, 2019, Silva & Malfitano, 2021Minatel & Andrade, 2020).…”

“…We also identified the concept of occupational reconstruction presented by Santos et al (2020). According to the authors, this theory, little publicized in Brazil, is aligned with southern epistemologies and proposes, with a focus on collective action and occupations, to explain social transformation as part of philosophy and occupational knowledge.…”

Mapeamento sistemático da produção de conhecimento na formação graduada em terapia ocupacional nos contextos territoriais e comunitários no Brasil

“…No que diz respeito aos princípios teóricos, é importante ressaltar como aportes importantes para a formação no âmbito da saúde uma vinculação teórica e prática aos princípios da reabilitação baseada na comunidade, da reabilitação psicossocial, da saúde coletiva e da reconstrução ocupacional (Oliver et al, 2012;Silva, 2016;Santos et al, 2020). Na esfera social, são apresentados a terapia ocupacional social e o desenvolvimento local participativo (Correia, 2018;Silva et al, 2019;Pan, 2014;Silva, 2019, Silva & Malfitano, 2021Minatel & Andrade, 2020).…”

“…Identificamos, também, o conceito de reconstrução ocupacional apresentado por Santos et al (2020). Segundo os autores, essa teoria, pouco divulgada no Brasil, está alinhada às epistemologias do sul e propõe, com foco na ação e nas ocupações coletivas, explicar a transformação social como parte da filosofia e do conhecimento ocupacional.…”