The Institute for the Study of Occupation and Health
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Exploring the Relationship Between Occupation and Health

Resources of the American Occupational Therapy Foundation enable the work of the Institute to address relevant trends and societal issues, disseminate scientific evidence about the relationship between occupation and health, and encourage the timely transition to graduate education in occupational therapy.

The Institute for the Study of Occupation and Health supports graduate education and research, and promotes broad understanding of the impact of occupation on the health of individuals, families and communities.

Principal Programs of the Institute for the Study of Occupation and Health

  The Center for Outcomes Research and Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago, developing outcomes studies and generating evidence upon which to base effective practice.

   Resources for faculty, including workshops on curriculum revision and a new monograph, Research Across the Curriculum: A Guide for Occupational Therapy Educators.

   A Task Force on Occupation in Societal Crises, created to link the occupational therapy perspective with societal networks that help people manage stress and create a healthy balance through meaningful occupation.

   The Wilma L. West Library, the national repository for the professions literature and informational resources.

   OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, a refereed scientific journal.

   Scholarships and Student Research Grants.

The work of the Foundation and its Institute is sustained through the generosity of our donors.  Click here to make an online tax-deductible contribution.