Occupational therapy at SUAS: production and dissemination of content fostered by a community of practices

Abstract

The insertion and growth of occupational therapists in the Unified Social Assistance System have generated demands for professional training and dissemination in Brazil. In view of this, the Community of Practice in Occupational Therapy was organized for professionals working in this field. Among its various actions, there was the creation of a Blog and an Instagram account. This article aims to report the trajectory of the creation and maintenance of social media as Community of Practice strategies for the dissemination and visibility of occupational therapy in this policy. 131 publications were identified on the Blog, the majority of which dealt with general topics about SUAS, while 35.2% addressed specific population groups. Instagram had 118 publications and 1425 followers. Analysis of Instagram metrics revealed reach of 1,872 accounts and 7,280 impressions. The Community of Practices initiative highlights the importance of Occupational Therapy in this system, aiming to increase visibility and exchange of knowledge between professionals. In this way, these tools represent successful strategies to strengthen and disseminate the work of occupational therapy in this context through the recognition of methodological strategies, in addition to providing support for consistent action in the field of social assistance.