Michael is a 47-year-old who visits his primary care provider to lose weight. He claims he has "no time to exercise" and works a sedentary job. The primary care provider refers him to occupational therapy to explore weight-loss options. The occupational therapist would:

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Mosley et al. (2008) provide a succinct overview of the role of occupational therapy in prevention and intervention for obesity in children and adults. They address the importance of occupation in weight reduction and the prevention of obesity. In addition, they describe adaptations and modifications that can be made to facilitate bariatric clients' abilities to perform and participate in daily life activities. Occupational therapists can assess an individual's overall pattern of daily activity and make recommendations for occupational participation in instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), work, and leisure that increase the level of physical activity in which the person engages. Increasing the frequency and duration of physical activity will enable a person to maintain or lose weight more easily.

Michael Is a 47-Year-Old Who Visits His Primary Care Provider