Journal article
Promoting an occupational perspective in public health
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Although the value of occupation for health and well-being is fundamental to the occupational therapy profession, this view is not well recognized in the field of public health.
PURPOSE: In this article, we argue that occupational therapists have a unique and valuable perspective to bring to the field of public health, particularly with respect to the importance of occupational engagement in promoting the health and well-being of …
Authors
Moll SE; Gewurtz RE; Krupa TM; Law MC
Journal
Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol. 80, No. 2, pp. 111–119
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
4 2013
DOI
10.1177/0008417413482271
ISSN
0008-4174