Quando as janelas se abrem: o papel da arte na reabilitação

Abstract

This paper is about the process of creating an institutional documentary video made by professionals and users from the Rehab Reference Center (RRC), a Brazilian Health Unique System service, which assist people who have a temporary or definitive physical disability. The video was produced by RRC, Health Municipal Secretary professionals and volunteers. From the focus on therapeutic and living spaces, mediated by listening and art, as well as statements from health professionals and users, the rehab process is considered in its physics, psych and social aspects, aiming the therapeutic action integrality. The video was produced in DVD and distributed among users, professionals and public health services involved in matrix works. The video is available for hire on the communication nucleus blog: suscampinas.wordpress. com/2010/11/10vídeo – quando-as-janela-se-abrem and also at YouTube. Since its production, the video allows a critic reflection about rehab clinic inside a public health policy. This study being recorded makes possible the spread of the work. Furthermore, the creation process and its exhibition, trailed by chat groups was considered a possible therapeutic resource