OTA 102: OT in the Promotion of Health & Well-Being

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the OTA 102 lecture on occupational therapy’s role in health promotion and well-being.

AOTA Position Statements

Official stances that guide occupational therapy services, practice, and roles in response to professional issues.

Health Promotion (WHO definition)

Enabling people to increase control over and improve their health by realizing aspirations, satisfying needs, and coping with the environment.

Healthy People 2030 – Vision

“A society in which all people achieve their full potential for health and well-being across the lifespan.”

Healthy People 2030 – Goal 1

Attain healthy, thriving lives and well-being, free of preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death.

Healthy People 2030 – Goal 2

Eliminate health disparities, achieve health equity, and attain health literacy for all.

Healthy People 2030 – Goal 3

Create social, physical, and economic environments that promote full health potential.

Healthy People 2030 – Goal 4

Promote healthy development, healthy behaviors, and well-being across all life stages.

Healthy People 2030 – Goal 5

Engage leadership, key constituents, and the public across sectors to design policies that improve health and well-being.

Health Disparities

Population-specific differences in disease rates, health outcomes, and access to health care services.

Populations at Risk for Health Disparities

Rural Americans, minorities, people with disabilities, and individuals living in high-poverty areas.

Primary Prevention

Education or health promotion to prevent onset and reduce incidence of disease or injury by addressing risk factors.

Secondary Prevention

Screening, early detection, and intervention after disease onset to disrupt or slow the disabling process.

Tertiary Prevention

Interventions that prevent progression of a condition and promote equal opportunity, participation, and independence.

Population Health Approach

Focus on communities and the factors influencing their health to reduce disparities and enhance overall well-being.

Health Promotion & Occupation

Use of skill development, environmental supports, and task/context adaptations to foster positive mental health.

Risk-Reduction Strategies (OT)

Establishing healthy habits, routines, relaxation training, and coping skills education.

Occupational Imbalance

Disproportionate engagement in occupations leading to risk factors such as stress, depression, or sleep disturbance.

Role of OT in Health Promotion

Promote healthy lifestyles, use occupation-based strategies, and deliver interventions to individuals and populations.

Interprofessional Collaboration (OT Example)

Working with nutritionists, nurses, psychotherapists, etc., to integrate health recommendations into occupation-based plans.

AOTA.org Resources

Website sections offering practice documents, health & wellness apps, and educational materials; deeper access often requires membership.

Micro Credential (AOTA)

A stand-alone designation earned by completing thematically linked courses that document growing practitioner knowledge.

Promotion, Resilience, and Wellness Micro Credential

AOTA badge recognizing competency in health promotion after completion of required coursework.

Mindfulness for You and Your Clients

A required micro-credential course focusing on mindfulness techniques for practitioners and clients.

Lifestyle Modification Series – Unit 3

Course covering routine, occupational balance, and health as part of the micro-credential sequence.

OT-Related Apps

Digital tools recommended by OTs to support client health, wellness, and occupational engagement.