Let's Make Moves: An Exploration of Occupational Therapy Interventions for Sedentary Workers

Authors

Deanna Veasay, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Emily Meltzer, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Tanisha Monte, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Caitlin Chapla, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Kelly Lapp, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

8-17-2017

Abstract

Objectives of Presentation:

1. Define wellness and its significance for employees in sedentary work environments

2. Examine environments that promote sedentary work habits and determine adaptations to increase physical activity.

3. Choose interventions within the scope of OT practice that address sedentary behavior in the work setting.

PICO: What interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice increase wellness in adult office workers?

Note: Handout with references available at bottom of page.

Presentation: 45:02

Recommended Citation

Veasay, OTS, Deanna; Meltzer, OTS, Emily; Monte, OTS, Tanisha; Chapla, OTS, Caitlin; and Lapp, OTS, Kelly, "Let's Make Moves: An Exploration of Occupational Therapy Interventions for Sedentary Workers" (2017). Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day). Paper 66.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/createday/66