Adaptación ocupacional en mujeres desplazadas residentes en el municipio de Pamplona, Norte de Santander.

Abstract

This research was focused on the occupational adaptation process of displaced women residents of Pamplona city in Norte de Santander; 72 women, a representative section of this population, were characterized. The sample consisted of 50 women who met the inclusion criteria. Socio-demographic information was obtained, showing in most cases that these women were single - head of household with a low educational attainment. In addition, these women didn’t have access to jobs, and as consequence they didn’t have the income to be able to meet basic necessities for themselves and their families. The Self-Assessment Occupational O.S.A created by Gary Kielhofner was used as a research tool. This assessment tool determined the occupational adaptation degree to the new environment, taking into account aspects such as occupational identity, occupational competence and their relationship to the physical and social environment. After analyzing the assessment results, it was found dysfunctionality in the occupational competence. The abrupt change of environment caused insecurity and lack of trust in the necessary skills to meet the challenges of seeking and obtaining a rewarding and positive image through occupational participation. Given the findings of this assessment, an intervention plan was created. The purpose of this plan was to build self-awareness and to identify abilities and skills that acted as facilitators in the implementation of engaging activities to foster the establishment of occupational adaptation.