Research Platform
Issue Date: July 2017
Published Online: July 01, 2017
Updated: April 30, 2020
Opportunities for Occupational Therapy on a Primary Care Team
Jodi Winship, MS, OTR/L; Carole Ivey, PhD, OTR/L
Author Affiliations
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
Article Information
Health and Wellness / Mental Health / Occupational Therapy Practice Framework / Professional Issues / Health Services Research and Education
Research Platform   |   July 01, 2017
Opportunities for Occupational Therapy on a Primary Care Team
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111510170. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-RP402C
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111510170. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-RP402C
Abstract

Date Presented 4/1/2017

This study explored possible roles for occupational therapy in a team-based primary care clinic. Results suggest that cognitive and behavioral challenges interfere with treatment and that patients face occupational limitations that are not addressed. Occupational therapists have unique skills to complement the team and benefit patient outcomes.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jodi Winship

Additional Authors and Speakers: Carole Ivey