Health Promotion, Health Literacy, and Prevention

As future occupational therapists, it is important for us to be cognizant of a person's physical, mental, and social health instead of just fixing what seems to be an isolated problem. By thinking from this holistic mindset, the patient will thrive in their health instead of metaphorically "putting a bandaid on a bullet hole".  It's also imperative to remember that our clients are most likely not health care professionals and we need to help their health literacy in the best possible way for the client. It's also important to advocate for people with disabilities so that they can get the preventive screenings needed to stay out of the hospital.