Banca de DEFESA: ILTON WELLINGTON DE SOUSA FERREIRA

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STUDENT : ILTON WELLINGTON DE SOUSA FERREIRA
DATE: 21/01/2026
TIME: 09:00
LOCAL: Remoto
TITLE:

Occupational Health Training in Physiotherapy Courses at Public Higher Education Institutions in Brazil

KEY WORDS:

Curriculum; University Education; Health Sciences Students

PAGES: 113
BIG AREA: Ciências da Saúde
AREA: Saúde Coletiva
SUMMARY:

Introduction: Training in Occupational Health within physiotherapy courses is supported by Brazilian legislation and literature in the field, highlighting the importance of this area from the beginning of the profession. However, there is a clear scarcity of studies exploring the current landscape of specific training in this field, limiting the understanding of how these professionals are being prepared to face the challenges related to occupational health. Objective: To evaluate the Brazilian landscape of training in Occupational Health within physiotherapy courses in public higher education institutions. Method: This is a qualitative study, structured in two stages. The first consisted of a document analysis, in which pedagogical projects and teaching plans were examined to understand how occupational health is incorporated into the curriculum. The second stage involved field research, in which semi-structured interviews were conducted with professors directly involved in occupational health training. The analysis of the collected data was carried out using Bardin's content analysis method with the aid of Iramuteq, allowing for an in-depth discussion of the findings in light of the existing literature. Results: Although 87.7% of the courses include the topic, only 31.6% present content considered essential for Occupational Health, highlighting important gaps. A predominance of approaches centered on biomechanics and ergonomics was observed, with an emphasis on the analysis of the workstation and prevention of occupational diseases, while dimensions of Public Health, public policies, and psychosocial factors appear in a limited or absent way. The interviews confirm this scenario: despite the teachers' recognition of the importance of a broader vision, barriers such as reduced teaching hours, a technocratic tradition, and low student interest hinder more critical pedagogical practices. Final Considerations: there is a mismatch between curricular planning and practical execution, resulting in fragmented and insufficient training. The study reinforces the need for greater integration of sociopolitical content in undergraduate studies and institutional support to consolidate a critical approach to occupational health in physiotherapy.

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