The term preventive occupation refers to the application of occupational science and therapy in the prevention of disease and disability and the promotion of health and well-being of individuals and communities through meaningful engagement in occupations. A commonly known example of this in occupational therapy is:
A) The Well Elderly Study
B) Community-centered practice framework
C) Primary prevention
D) Population health

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An excellent example of the power of preventive occupation was demonstrated in a comprehensive research project, commonly referred to as the Well Elderly Study, conducted at the University of Southern California (Clark et al., 1997). This randomized, controlled trial, involving 361 men and women aged 60 years or older living independently in the community, was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a preventive occupational therapy program.

The Term Preventive Occupation Refers to the Application of Occupational