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The first text to address this new area of OT practice. It teaches students about health promotion and prevention theory and practice from a wellness 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.

Table of Contents
  • SECTION I: Foundations and Key Concepts
    • Historical and Philosophical Perspectives of Occupation Therapy's Role in Health Promotion
    • Occupational Therapy Conceptual Models for Health Promotion Practice
    • Health Behavior Frameworks for Health Promotion Practice
    • Public Health Principles, Approaches, and Initiatives
    • Cultural and Sociological Considerations in Health Promotion
    • Population Health: An Occupational Rationale
    • Quality of Life and Health Promotion
    • SECTION II: Designing Health Promotion Interventions
    • Occupational Justice
    • Evaluation Principles in Health Promotion Practice
    • Assessments for Health Promotion Practice
    • Health Promotion Program
    • Enhancing Community Health Through Community Partnerships
    • SECTION III: Occupational Therapy's Contributions to Health Behavior Interventions
    • Promoting Exercise and Physical Activity
    • Weight Management and Obesity Reduction
    • Preventing Substance Abuse in Adolescents and Adults
    • Promoting Sexual Health: An Occupational Perspective
    • Promoting Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
    • Unintentional Injury and Violence Prevention
    • SECTION IV: Health Promotion and Prevention From an Occupational Therapy Perspective
    • Health Promotion for People With Disabilities
    • Promoting Health and Occupational Participation With Caregivers
    • Health Promotion for Families
    • Health Promotion for Individuals and Families Who Are Homeless
    • Promoting Successful Aging Through Occupation
    • Preventing Falls Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults
    • Promoting Wellness in End-of-Life Care
    SECTION V: Implications for Occupational Therapy Education and Research
  • Educating Practitioners for Health Promotion Practice
  • 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

Occupational Therapy in the Promotion of Health

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    A Paperback by Marjorie E. Scaffa, Sharon Reitz, Michael Pizzi

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      Publisher: MP-FAD F.A. Davis
      Publication Date: 7/30/2009 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780803611931, 978-0803611931
      ISBN10: 0803611935

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The first text to address this new area of OT practice. It teaches students about health promotion and prevention theory and practice from a wellness 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.

      Table of Contents
      • SECTION I: Foundations and Key Concepts
        • Historical and Philosophical Perspectives of Occupation Therapy's Role in Health Promotion
        • Occupational Therapy Conceptual Models for Health Promotion Practice
        • Health Behavior Frameworks for Health Promotion Practice
        • Public Health Principles, Approaches, and Initiatives
        • Cultural and Sociological Considerations in Health Promotion
        • Population Health: An Occupational Rationale
        • Quality of Life and Health Promotion
        • SECTION II: Designing Health Promotion Interventions
        • Occupational Justice
        • Evaluation Principles in Health Promotion Practice
        • Assessments for Health Promotion Practice
        • Health Promotion Program
        • Enhancing Community Health Through Community Partnerships
        • SECTION III: Occupational Therapy's Contributions to Health Behavior Interventions
        • Promoting Exercise and Physical Activity
        • Weight Management and Obesity Reduction
        • Preventing Substance Abuse in Adolescents and Adults
        • Promoting Sexual Health: An Occupational Perspective
        • Promoting Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
        • Unintentional Injury and Violence Prevention
        • SECTION IV: Health Promotion and Prevention From an Occupational Therapy Perspective
        • Health Promotion for People With Disabilities
        • Promoting Health and Occupational Participation With Caregivers
        • Health Promotion for Families
        • Health Promotion for Individuals and Families Who Are Homeless
        • Promoting Successful Aging Through Occupation
        • Preventing Falls Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults
        • Promoting Wellness in End-of-Life Care
        SECTION V: Implications for Occupational Therapy Education and Research
      • Educating Practitioners for Health Promotion Practice
      • 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

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