The effectiveness of occupational therapy in preventing childhood obesity in the school setting - 0 views

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  #1 cassyschulte on 30 Nov 17

   

  http://commons.pacificu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1013&context=otpeds
  
  Implementing a wellness program in the school setting could benefit not only those
  at risk for obesity, but all students of normal weight and those at risk for psychosocial issues. Implications for this goal are large, because the role of OT in the school is limited to working with children who present with an IEP. In addition, OTs caseloads are high and pressures already exist for providing adequate care. This, however, does not undermine the effects in which OT could have on creating programs within the school setting. Within IDEA regulations and through collaboration, communication, and consultation with teachers, administration, and other team members,OTs could use expertise and leadership to either create and implement an activity/program, promote healthy lifestyles, or indulge in research to enhance the rigor of OT's role in preventing obesity.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"><a href="http://commons.pacificu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1013&context=otpeds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://commons.pacificu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1013&context=otpeds</a> <br /> <br /> Implementing a wellness program in the school setting could benefit not only those <br /> at risk for obesity, but all students of normal weight and those at risk for psychosocial issues. Implications for this goal are large, because the role of OT in the school is limited to working with children who present with an IEP. In addition, OTs caseloads are high and pressures already exist for providing adequate care. This, however, does not undermine the effects in which OT could have on creating programs within the school setting. Within IDEA regulations and through collaboration, communication, and consultation with teachers, administration, and other team members,OTs could use expertise and leadership to either create and implement an activity/program, promote healthy lifestyles, or indulge in research to enhance the rigor of OT's role in preventing obesity.</div>

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