Analysis of Publications of Brazilian Speech-Language-Hearing Pathology Society Congresses by Thematic Area

Abstract

Objective: To analyze scientific publications by thematic area of the last six editions of Brazilian Speech-Language Pathology Society congresses. Methods: The search was realized accessing Brazilian Speech-Language Pathology Society webpage and searching specific sites of their congresses, considering works under the following categories: posters, prize-associated, thesis and dissertations. Selection criteria include studies published in the last six editions, excluding works partially published or duplicates. The data were extracted using a contingency table. Variables analyzed were year, type of study, region and Brazilian state, modality of the higher education institution, presentation sessions of the event and scientific areas of the congress. Descriptive analysis was performed. Results: 4,136 studies were published. The year 2014 was the one with the largest number of published papers. The largest production was original works, and language largest number of publications area. The Southeast Region was responsible for the largest number of publications, especially in São Paulo state. The public institutions were the most present at the event. The Session called Poster showed the largest number of publications and there was growth in the session of theses and dissertations. Conclusion: the scientific production of the thematic areas at the congress showed prominence in 2014, as the theme Language area had the highest production, the original studies the most developed and presented in the Poster Session, produced in greater number by researchers from the southeast and northeast regions of Brazil.