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Barriers to occupational therapy practice in wellness.

K E Maurer, Y R Teske

Occupational Therapy in Health Care

|August 13, 2013

Summary

Occupational therapists face barriers to wellness practice despite its potential to improve societal wellbeing and reduce healthcare costs. This study identifies these barriers and offers recommendations for integrating wellness into practice.

Area of Science:

Public Health
Occupational Therapy

Background:

Wellness programs aim to enhance societal wellbeing and decrease healthcare expenditures.
Occupational therapy has been encouraged to engage in wellness programming for over 20 years, but involvement remains limited.
Current occupational therapy practice shows minimal engagement in wellness initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

Identify barriers hindering occupational therapists' entry into wellness practice.
Determine components of occupational therapy philosophy and practice that can foster wellness.
Explore wellness concepts suitable for integration into patient therapy sessions.

Main Methods:

Conducted semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders.
Interview participants included three occupational therapists, two related health professionals, and two former patients involved in wellness programming.

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Occupational therapists encounter obstacles in adopting wellness practices.
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