Halle AD, Mroz TM, Fogelberg DJ, Leland NE. Occupational Therapy and Primary Care: Updates and Trends.
Am J Occup Ther 2018;
72:7203090010p1-7203090010p6. [PMID:
29689169 PMCID:
PMC5915228 DOI:
10.5014/ajot.2018.723001]
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Abstract
As our health care system continues to change, so do the opportunities for occupational therapy. This article provides an update to a 2012 Health Policy Perspectives on this topic. We identify new initiatives and opportunities in primary care, explore common challenges to integrating occupational therapy in primary care environments, and highlight international works that can support our efforts. We conclude by discussing next steps for occupational therapy practitioners in order to continue to progress our efforts in primary care.
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