Promoting environmentally sustainable occupational engagement on a college campus: a case study. Issue 1 (2nd January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lucas Molitor, Whitney; Kielman, Konner; Cooper, Jay; Wheat, Kendel; Benson, Alison
• Is Part Of: WFOT bulletin. Volume 76:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 4
• Page End: 6
• Publication Date: 2020-01-02
• Subjects: Occupational therapy -- sustainability -- social networking -- climate change -- public health; Occupational therapy -- Periodicals; Occupational therapists -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 615.851505
• DOI: 10.1080/14473828.2020.1717056
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1447-3828

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Despite a growing body of literature supporting the role of occupational therapy in promoting environmentally sustainable lifestyles, few published articles provide a sound rationale for use of this evidence in occupational therapy practice. As such, the purpose of this article is to demonstrate how occupational therapists can transfer evidence-based skills from similar areas of practice to promote environmentally conscious habits and develop a social support network to maintain these skills. In this case illustration, we will use Ray's story to demonstrate how occupational therapy intervention can be used to modify occupational behaviour for a positive impact on the environment.