Occupational therapists believe that participation in occupation has a clear link to health and well-being; however, there is little evidence to support the linkage. The intent of this capstone is to demonstrate the link between participation and health by providing evidence that supports the linkage and will be implemented into a four-hour evidence-based educational presentation to educate level II occupational therapy students on their role as health promotion practitioners. This presentation addresses the influences that occupational therapy practitioners have in helping people with chronic illness maintain a successful level of independence.
