Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Concepts of Health and Illness

Concepts of Health and Illness

Health is a condition of the body, mind, and spirit where an individual remains free from illness. Similarly, wellness is an active state, including living a lifestyle that promotes physical, mental, and emotional health. Physical health is critical for the overall well-being and can be affected by lifestyle, activity level, diet, and behavior. The highest attainable standard of health is a fundamental and universal human right. Consider Lisa, a fifteen-year-old born with congenital...

Dimensions of Health and Illness

Dimensions of Health and Illness

The factors influencing the health-illness continuum can be internal or external and may or may not be under conscious control. They are related to the following eight human dimensions, and each dimension is interrelated to one other.

Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques I

Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques I

Stress prevention and management are crucial for maintaining well-being and building resilience. Techniques to manage stress include cultivating qualities like conscientiousness, a sense of personal control, and self-efficacy. Each of these traits significantly reduces stress and promotes healthier lifestyle choices and outcomes.
Conscientiousness
Conscientious individuals tend to be organized, responsible, and disciplined. They prioritize completing tasks and following structured routines,...

Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention II

Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention II

The person's health status fluctuates continually, varying from being in good health to becoming ill and returning to being healthy. To understand the concept of illness prevention, there are two models. First, the health-illness continuum model is a graphic representation of an individual's wellness. It states that a person is considered healthy in the absence of physical disease and the presence of good emotional health.
The agent-host-environment model states that disease results from...

Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention

Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention

Health promotion allows a person to control the determinants of health, resulting in an improved health status. It enhances the quality of life and reduces premature deaths. Health promotion and illness prevention programs help people make beneficial choices to reduce the risk of disease and disabilities. There are three health promotion and illness prevention levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
In primary prevention, actions taken before disease onset prevent the disease from...

Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice

Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice

Theories play an essential role in organizing patient care. Theories refer to a proposed or followed belief, policy, or procedure that is the basis for action. Nursing theories are knowledge-based concepts that guide nurses' actions, influence nursing education and practice, and allow nurses to care for their patients.
Theories provide a perspective to assess patients' conditions and organize data and methods. They also assist in analyzing and interpreting information. They represent a...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Propensity score analysis of non-anatomical <i>versus</i> anatomical resection of colorectal liver metastases.

BJS open·2019

Same author

Acute gastrointestinal manifestation of situs inversus abdominus.

Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery·2016

Same author

Searching for rigour in the reporting of mixed methods population health research: a methodological review.

Health education research·2015

Same author

A recurrent germline BAP1 mutation and extension of the BAP1 tumor predisposition spectrum to include basal cell carcinoma.

Clinical genetics·2014

Same author

Maternal influences on body satisfaction in Black and White girls aged 9 and 10: The NHLBI Growth and Health Study (NGHS).

Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine·2013

Same author

Basal root whorl number: a modulator of phosphorus acquisition in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris).

Annals of botany·2013

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 8, 2026

Mindfulness in Motion (MIM): An Onsite Mindfulness Based Intervention (MBI) for Chronically High Stress Work Environments to Increase Resiliency and Work Engagement

Mindfulness in Motion (MIM): An Onsite Mindfulness Based Intervention (MBI) for Chronically High Stress Work Environments to Increase Resiliency and Work Engagement

Published on: July 1, 2015

Wellness:.

¹Assistant Professor, Field Work Coordinator, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.

Occupational Therapy in Health Care

|August 20, 2013

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Occupational therapy principles align with the emerging wellness era in healthcare, predating current trends. This profession

More Related Videos

A Community-based Stress Management Program: Using Wearable Devices to Assess Whole Body Physiological Responses in Non-laboratory Settings

A Community-based Stress Management Program: Using Wearable Devices to Assess Whole Body Physiological Responses in Non-laboratory Settings

Published on: January 22, 2018

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 8, 2026

Mindfulness in Motion (MIM): An Onsite Mindfulness Based Intervention (MBI) for Chronically High Stress Work Environments to Increase Resiliency and Work Engagement

Mindfulness in Motion (MIM): An Onsite Mindfulness Based Intervention (MBI) for Chronically High Stress Work Environments to Increase Resiliency and Work Engagement

Published on: July 1, 2015

A Community-based Stress Management Program: Using Wearable Devices to Assess Whole Body Physiological Responses in Non-laboratory Settings

A Community-based Stress Management Program: Using Wearable Devices to Assess Whole Body Physiological Responses in Non-laboratory Settings

Published on: January 22, 2018

Area of Science:

Healthcare Systems Evolution
Occupational Therapy
Wellness Movement

Background:

The American healthcare system has evolved from a physician-dominated model to a wellness-focused approach.
These shifts aim to reduce costs and promote healthier lifestyles.
Wellness is not a new concept, with occupational therapy embracing its principles for over 70 years.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the historical development of the healthcare system.
To connect the growth of the wellness movement with occupational therapy practice.
To highlight occupational therapy as a forerunner in wellness initiatives.

Main Methods:

Historical analysis of healthcare system development.
Literature review on occupational therapy and wellness.
Exploration of current occupational therapy roles and curriculum adjustments.

Main Results:

Occupational therapy has historically embodied wellness principles.
The profession is well-positioned to lead current wellness activities.
Research and curriculum changes support occupational therapy's role in wellness.

Conclusions:

Occupational therapy's foundational principles align with the modern wellness movement.
The profession's historical practice makes it a precursor to current wellness trends.
Adapting occupational therapy roles and education is crucial for meeting evolving wellness demands.