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Article: The changing nature of therapeutic recreation: maintaining consistency in the face of change.
- Article from:
- Parks & Recreation
- Article date:
- May 1, 1998
- Author:
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The field of therapeutic recreation is now faced with changes that impact both educational preparation and professional practice. In the health care arena, greater emphasis is being placed on health promotion, prevention of secondary conditions among individuals with disabilities, and community-based wellness initiatives. Given the role of leisure behavior in moderating health status and enhancing quality of life, therapeutic recreation professionals have the opportunity to respond to this emerging trend in health care. But to do so, they must possess the knowledge and skills needed to design, implement, and evaluate health programs geared at affecting lifestyle changes ...