title: Exploring the nexus between health promotion and occupational therapy: synergies and similarities.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The similarities between health promotion and occupational therapy have been recognized. Both are based on perspectives that share a goal of enabling individuals and populations to improve control over their health. Consequently, it is logical that the principles of health promotion complement the practice of occupational therapy.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This paper highlights the affinity between occupational therapy and health promotion, and discusses ways in which health promotion principles can be incorporated into occupational therapy practice.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Some Canadian occupational therapists may be unaware of the current discourse in health promotion and, thus, may not be incorporating its principles into practice. Steps are warranted to expand the current knowledge and practice of therapists to include health promotion, with specific attention to providing services for the population.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Incorporating health promotion principles into occupational therapy perspectives will facilitate the implementation of the domains of practice within the occupational therapy profile. This paper highlights how the principles of health promotion can impact practice at the individual and community level.
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Tucker
authors.forename: Leigh M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Vanderloo
authors.forename: Jennifer D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Irwin
authors.forename: Angela D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Mandich
authors.forename: Ann M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Bossers
mesh_terms: D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D017146:Models, Organizational; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D024382:Professional Role