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Julie Kugel1, Crystal Hemberger2, Dragana Krpalek3
1Julie Kugel, OTD, OTR/L, is Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Allied Health Professions, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA; jkugel@llu.edu.
Objective:
In this study, we explored the impact of an occupational therapy wellness program on daily habits and routines through the perspectives of youth and their parents.
Method:
Data were collected through semistructured interviews with children and their parents, the Pizzi Healthy Weight Management Assessment(©), and program activities.
Results:
Three themes emerged from the interviews: Program Impact, Lessons Learned, and Time as a Barrier to Health. The most common areas that both youth and parents wanted to change were time spent watching television and play, fun, and leisure time. Analysis of activity pie charts indicated that the youth considerably increased active time in their daily routines from Week 1 to Week 6 of the program.
Conclusion:
An occupational therapy program focused on health and wellness may help youth and their parents be more mindful of their daily activities and make health behavior changes.
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