OTA 102: Intro to OT – Health Promotion & Well-Being

20 question-and-answer flashcards that cover key points from the OTA 102 lecture on occupational therapy’s role in health promotion, Healthy People 2030, prevention strategies, population health, occupational imbalance, and AOTA resources.

What is the purpose of AOTA Position Statements?

To present the official stance of the profession on service provision, practice issues, or the role of occupational therapy in response to professional concerns or needs.

Define health promotion according to the lecture.

Enabling people to increase control over and improve their health by identifying aspirations, satisfying needs, and coping with the environment; responsibility extends beyond the health sector.

What is the vision of Healthy People 2030?

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

Name two of the five major goals of Healthy People 2030.

Any two of the following: 1) Attain healthy, thriving lives free of preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death; 2) Eliminate health disparities, achieve health equity, and attain health literacy; 3) Create social, physical, and economic environments that promote health; 4) Promote healthy development, behaviors, and well-being across all life stages; 5) Engage leadership and the public across sectors to design policies that improve health.

What are health disparities?

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

List two populations at greater risk for health disparities mentioned in the lecture.

Any two of the following: Rural Americans, minorities, people with disabilities, individuals living in areas of high poverty.

Describe primary prevention and give one example.

Education or health-promotion efforts to prevent the onset of disease or injury by reducing risk factors; e.g., smoking cessation, improving nutrition, or increasing physical activity.

What is the goal of secondary prevention?

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

Define tertiary prevention.

Actions that prevent the progression of a condition and promote equal opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for those affected.

What is a population health approach?

An approach that focuses on communities and the factors influencing their health, aiming to reduce disparities and enhance overall well-being.

Give two ways OTs promote positive mental health.

Any two of the following: Skill development, environmental supports, task/context adaptations, establishing healthy habits and routines, relaxation and coping training.

What is occupational imbalance and why is it important?

A disproportionate engagement in occupations that can lead to other risk factors (e.g., stress from caregiving, depression from job loss, sleep disturbance from work overload).

State three core roles of OT in health promotion.

Promote healthy lifestyles, emphasize occupation as essential in health strategies, and provide interventions to individuals and populations.

Provide one example of OT interdisciplinary collaboration mentioned in the notes.

Incorporating a nutritionist’s dietary recommendations into meal-planning activities for a client with diabetes.

What resource does AOTA provide for exploring health & wellness apps?

Members have access to Health & Wellness Apps through the AOTA website, which can be recommended to clients.

What is an AOTA micro credential?

A designation awarded after completing a set of thematically connected courses that acknowledges the practitioner’s growing knowledge; can stand alone or lead to a professional certificate.

Name two required courses in the AOTA Promotion, Resilience, and Wellness micro credential.

Any two of the following: Mindfulness for You and Your Clients; Lifestyle Modification—Unit 2 (Needs Assessments & Group Leadership); Unit 3 (Routine, Occupational Balance & Health); Unit 4 (Transportation & Occupation); Unit 5 (Stress & Inflammation Management); Unit 6 (Nutrition, Spirituality & Sexuality).

Where can students find a list of OT apps for themselves and clients?

On the website https://www.myotspot.com/occupational-therapy-apps/.

Why is active engagement emphasized in Healthy People 2030, and how does it align with OT philosophy?

Healthy People 2030 stresses not just longevity but thriving participation in life, aligning with OT’s focus on meaningful occupation and holistic well-being.

How do OTs address health disparities in practice?

By advocating for nondiscrimination, inclusion, and culturally relevant interventions that promote equal access to meaningful occupations.