Health and Wellness
AOTA's Centennial Vision has identified wellness as a key societal need in the 21st century. Factors that will drive an increasing need for wellness-related services are based on an accumulating body of scientific evidence that an individual’s health is directly related to physical as well as emotional well-being.
Factors that will increase the need for services in this area include a growing aging population with increased longevity; an increased focus on health care disparities affecting treatment and services; the health effects of rising rates of obesity; and factors that challenge the quality and pace of life, including technology and imbalances in life roles.
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AOTA Official DocumentsDocuments that clarify and support occupational therapy practice, and are reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis for their applicability Fact Sheets on the Role of OTAn overview of occupational therapy's role in a specific domain or practice environment for both the professional and consumer. Tips for LivingInformative documents to help people cope with a variety of health conditions and explain how occupational therapy can help. Evidence-Based Practice and ResearchInformation on what is known about the effectiveness of interventions used in occupational therapy practice. Evidence-based practice and research information are for AOTA members only. You must login first to view the section.