Notas sobre o uso do trabalho enquanto atividade terapêutica e suas interfaces com a Terapia Ocupacional / Notes on the use of work as a therapeutic activity and its interfaces with Occupational Therapy

Trata-se de ensaio teórico-reflexivo sobre o desenvolvimento e consequente evolução do conceito de trabalho terapêutico e sua influência na complexificação das teorias psiquiátricas, desde o seu nascimento até meados do século XX, configurando, ao final deste período, a emergência da psicopatologia do trabalho. A partir de teóricos da época, são tecidas algumas intersecções com a terapia ocupacional, enquanto campo de conhecimento e de práticas assistenciais

This is a theoretical-reflective essay on the development and consequent evolution of the concept of therapeutic work and its influence on the complexification of psychiatric theories, from its birth until the mid-twentieth century, configuring, at the end of this period, the emergence of the psychopathology of the work. From theorists of the time, some intersections with occupational therapy are woven, as a field of knowledge and care practices.

Leading by walking around in long-term care and transitional care facilities.

Nursing staff in long-term care/transitional care (LTC/TC) facilities in the US work in unique environments that can be stressful and demanding. There is much in the literature that describes different leadership styles in nursing, but a limited amount on leadership in LTC/TC environments. This article explores the concept of leading by walking around (LBWA), also known as leadership by walking, to cultivate therapeutic work environments in LTC/TC facilities in the US. It defines therapeutic work environments and describes the specific environment of LTC/TC facilities. It also briefly describes the nursing hierarchy and nurse education in the US. Finally, it describes the cultivation of therapeutic work environments by using LBWA and includes two examples of the concept in action.