Reframing Occupational Therapy in a Reactive Health System Through Prevention and Caregiver Training

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Rosanne DiZazzo-Miller, Ph.D, DrOT, OTRL, CDP, FMiOTA, FAOTA

Abstract

This article explores the expanding role of occupational therapy in chronic disease management, prevention, and caregiver supported care. Occupational therapy is uniquely positioned to support health promotion and caregiver training but remains underused in prevention-focused health care models. Current literature from the Open Journal of Occupational Therapy highlights the importance of caregiver training, the systemic barriers limiting occupational therapy's role in chronic disease management, and the need for the profession to embrace a broader role within this area of practice.

Recommended Citation

DiZazzo-Miller, R. (2026). Reframing Occupational Therapy in a Reactive Health System Through Prevention and Caregiver Training. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 14(3), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.2659