Occupational Therapy in the Promotion of Health And Wellness

The first text to address the evolving new area of preventive occupational therapy as a primary health promotion tool. Teaches occupational therapy students about health promotion and prevention theory and practice from a wellness rather than an illness perspective. Using cutting edge examples, the authors explore how to incorporate this new paradigm into clinical practice, and how to develop wellness interventions across the lifespan. Meets the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Educations (ACOTE) standards requiring educational programs to transition to Masters degree level. Features extensive pedagogy.

Unit 1: Foundations and Key Concepts
1.Historical and Philosophical Perspectives of Occupation Therapy’s Role in Health Promotion
2.Occupational Therapy Conceptual Models for Health Promotion Practice
3.Health Behavior Frameworks for Health Promotion Practice
4.Public Health Principles, Approaches, and Initiatives
5.Cultural and Sociological Considerations in Health Promotion
6.Population Health: An Occupational Rationale
7.Quality of Life and Health Promotion

Unit 2: Designing Health Promotion Interventions
8.Occupational Justice
9.Evaluation Principles in Health Promotion Practice
10.Assessments for Health Promotion Practice
11.Health Promotion Program
12.Enhancing Community Health Through Community Partnerships

Unit 3: Occupational Therapy’s Contributions to Health Behavior Interventions
13.Promoting Exercise and Physical Activity
14.Weight Management and Obesity Reduction
15.Preventing Substance Abuse in Adolescents and Adults
16.Promoting Sexual Health: An Occupational Perspective
17.Promoting Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
18.Unintentional Injury and Violence Prevention

Unit 4: Health Promotion and Prevention From an Occupational Therapy Perspective
19.Health Promotion for People With Disabilities
20.Promoting Health and Occupational Participation With Caregivers
21.Health Promotion for Families
22.Health Promotion for Individuals and Families Who Are Homeless
23.Promoting Successful Aging Through Occupation
24.Preventing Falls Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults
25.Promoting Wellness in End-of-Life Care

Unit 5: Implications for Occupational Therapy Education and Research
26.Educating Practitioners for Health Promotion Practice
27.Health Promotion Research in Occupational Therapy

Appendix A: Selection of Key Historical Highlights in Public Health
Appendix B: Summary of Recommendations of Institute of Medicine (IOM) Report
Appendix C: Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005 (USDA & USDHHS)
Appendix D: Recommended Computer Workstation Guidelines
Appendix E: Family Self-Analysis
Appendix F: Parent Tips for Child Success
Appendix G: Falls Prevention Assessment
Checklist
Index