Preparing Physical and Occupational Therapists to Be Health Promotion Practitioners: A Call for Action

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
David M Morris, Gavin R Jenkins

Abstract

Experts around the world support the integration of health promotion and wellness (HPW) services into traditional health care services. If successfully executed, the addition of HPW services would reduce rates of death and disability and significantly reduce health care costs. While all health care providers should be engaged in providing HPW services, many believe that physical therapists (PTs) and occupational therapists (OTs) are uniquely positioned to provide these services. However, research suggests that clinicians in both fields may fall short in doing so. Likewise, research indicates that entry-level educational programs inadequately prepare PT and OT students to be HPW practitioners. The overall purpose of this paper is to provide recommendations to educators for preparing PT and OT students and clinicians to better meet the HPW needs of the clients and patients they serve.

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Apr 14, 2018·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Brooks C Wingo, James H Rimmer
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Aug 21, 2019·International Journal of Endocrinology·Xizi Shen, Xingping Shen
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Apr 27, 2021·American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation·Christoph GutenbrunnerLidia Teixido Martin

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