Abstract
Purpose: This article explores the utilization of occupational therapy (OT) in interprofessional health care teams in adult populations. Primary care settings are typically the first point of contact for individuals seeking health care services; therefore, primary care practitioners (PCPs) are in a unique position to initiate collaboration with specialty clinicians to optimize the use of health care resources.
Method: Peer- reviewed literature from primary care and OT research was reviewed and summarized. The search focused on barriers and potential opportunities for collaboration between primary care and occupational therapy in adult populations.
Results: Occupational therapy (OT) is underutilized, as lack of knowledge regarding OT’s potential contribution to primary care often excludes them from collaborative teams. This paper proposes the opportunities for collaboration between primary care and OT to support optimal patient outcomes.
Conclusion: Interprofessional collaborative health care teams that include OT enhance the delivery of person-centered care and improve patient outcomes in adult populations. It is essential to familiarize primary care practitioners with the scope of occupational therapists’ practice domains.
Recommended Citation
Modlin, E., & Goldin, D. S. (2025). Interprofessional Collaboration Between Primary Care and Occupational Therapy. Journal of Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration, 5(2). Retrieved from https://repository.ulm.edu/ojihp/vol5/iss2/5
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