Author

Seth Crocker

Date of Award

2024

Document Type

Oral Presentation/Poster

Department

Health Science

Keywords

OT in nontraditional practices, population health, age progression

Subject Categories

Occupational Therapy

Abstract

Occupational therapy (OT) practitioners have a wide scope of practice due to the versatility of the profession. Some OT practitioners practice in traditional healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and schools, while other therapists find locations that are considered less conventional. The utilization of OT in nontraditional practices is an opportunity for practitioners to expand their scope of practice and benefit more people within the community. No matter the setting, OT practitioners provide services to promote patient health, independence, and quality of life. A specific factor that can negatively affect these areas is age progression. One way to combat this is through health promotion. This capstone utilized a Lifestyle Redesign Program development model to create an efficient and sustainable method to improve the population health of those experiencing aging.

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