Intervenções terapêutico-ocupacionais em instituição de longa permanência para idosos

Abstract

The review of literature through electronic search of articles indexed in the databases of the virtual library of health, between the years 2002 and 2009. Using the following keywords to select the articles: “Homes for the Aged”, “institutionalization” and “Occupational Therapy”. Seven articles were selected for discussion. The studies showed diverse goals, such as pacing and evaluation of cognitive function, creativity and socialization, and promotion of independence in mobility and activities of daily living. The results indicate a variety of therapeutic interventions performed with occupational institutionalized elderly, and that the issues related to physical and cognitive functions were the most addressed in intervention programs.