The feeling of finiteness of the holder of pulmonary tuberculosis in the act of care in Occupational Therapy

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the contribution of occupational therapy adherence to tuberculosis treatment, and identify strategies to facilitate the linkage to treatment. Method: Qualitative study. We obtain data through Creativity Workshops. Participated in the workshops eleven customers with pulmonary tuberculosis, which carried out the activity of collage. We use the method of content analysis of Bardin, who works with the universe of meanings, to uncover the beliefs and values of the subjects in this study. Results: Occupational therapy favored the disclosure of blocked content and enabled the flowering of the nuclei of aggression, rebellion, stress, dependency, control and finitude, which were in the unconscious of each participant. Conclusion: Occupational Therapy through the Creativity Workshop has benefited: the act out of feelings, compliance, facilitated the relief of emotional stress, increased self-esteem and provided better quality of life. Descriptors: Occupational Therapy, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Qualitative Research, Content Analysis.