Strategies for Integrating Health Literacy into Entry-level OT Curricula: A Comprehensive Approach

Authors

Susan Toth-Cohen, PhD, OTR/L, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Cheryl Miller, DrOT, OTR/L, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Mary Muhlenhaupt, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Audrey Zapletal, MS, OTR/L, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

4-4-2016

Keywords

Strategies for Integrating Health LIteracy into Entry-level OT Curricula: A Comprehensive Approach, Department of Occupational Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University, AOTA annual meeting, Chicago

Comments

Poster presented at AOTA annual meeting in Chicago Illinois.

Abstract

Synopsis:

Health literacy is a significant factor impacting the efficacy of healthcare services. Initiatives related to health literacy demonstrate that OTs have unique opportunities to promote health literacy and facilitate its integration into practice. It is therefore critical to explore ways in which health literacy content can be incorporated into entry-­‐level OT curricula. Doing so will help ensure that future practitioners are prepared to meet key standards related to health literacy, including those established by ACOTE. This session will highlight strategies and methods to incorporate health literacy into entry-­‐level OT curricula.

Recommended Citation

Toth-Cohen, PhD, OTR/L, Susan; Miller, DrOT, OTR/L, Cheryl; Muhlenhaupt, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Mary; and Zapletal, MS, OTR/L, Audrey, "Strategies for Integrating Health Literacy into Entry-level OT Curricula: A Comprehensive Approach" (2016). Department of Occupational Therapy Posters and Presentations. Paper 35.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/otpresentations/35