The interconsultation as an interdisciplinary device in a group of early intervention

Abstract

The objective of this study is to analyze the use of liaison device as an interdisciplinary strategy in a group of professionals actuating in an early intervention program. Data collection was carried out through recorded interviews with a semi-structured questionnaire, answered by the group members: speech therapists, physical therapist, psychologist and occupational therapist. Data analysis was made by content analysis and similarity categorization. The results indicate that the referral benefited the expansion of professional knowledge, provided an opportunity of greater support and less loneliness to think about cases, better resolution on the demands and resources to help the family to expand its perception of the child and not only a part of him. Therefore, the referral is presented as an enabling strategy for professionals of interdisciplinary teams in healthcare..