"Do-Live-Well": A Canadian framework for promoting occupation, health, and well-being: « Vivez-Bien-Votre Vie » : un cadre de référence canadien pour promouvoir l'occupation, la santé et le bien-être. (February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Moll, Sandra E.; Gewurtz, Rebecca E.; Krupa, Terry M.; Law, Mary C.; Larivière, Nadine; Levasseur, Mélanie
• Is Part Of: Canadian journal of occupational therapy. Volume 82:Number 1(2015:Feb.)
• Page Start: 9
• Page End: 23
• Publication Date: 2015-02
• Subjects: Activity -- Health promotion -- Models -- Theoretical -- Wellness; activité -- bien-être; modèles -- promotion de la santé -- théoriques; Occupational therapy -- Canada -- Periodicals; Physical therapy -- Canada -- Periodicals; Therapeutics, Physiological -- Canada -- Periodicals; 615.8515
• DOI: 10.1177/0008417414545981
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0008-4174

Abstract

Background: Occupational therapists can bring a unique and valuable perspective to the national dialogue on health promotion. Current approaches have a narrow focus on diet and exercise; a broader focus on occupation has the potential to enrich understanding regarding forces that contribute to health and well-being. Purpose: A new "Do-Live-Well" framework will be presented that is grounded in evidence regarding the links between what people do every day and their health and well-being. Key Issues: Elements of the framework include eight different dimensions of experience and five key activity patterns that impact health and well-being outcomes. Personal and social forces that shape activity engagement also affect the links to health and well-being. Implications: The framework is designed to facilitate individual reflection, community advocacy, and system-level dialogue about the impact of day-to-day occupations on the health and well-being of Canadians.