Leading Health Indicator

NOTE: This is a scholarly paper, it must be a minimum of 3 pages (max 5) NOT including cover or reference page. Refer to rubric for grading scale.
The purpose of this assignment is to assess the students ability to effectively integrate current socio-economic, political, geographic and demographic factors to promote change, policy development and the provision of Occupational Therapy OT services. In addition, students will demonstrate knowledge of the social determinants of health for persons, groups, and populations with or at risk for disabilities and chronic health conditions.
– Leading Health Indicator Assignment:
Select (1) health topic and within the topic (1) objective (Leading Health Indicator) from Healthy People 2030 Objectives website. (https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives).
In a scholarly essay answer the following questions :
Describe the impact or effect of the objective/area of concern on our societal needs.
Explain how the OT practitioner (Occupational Therapists) is uniquely qualified to impact the selected health disparity or objective.
Describe how could you (would you) use these skills to facilitate collaboration and motivate action at national/state and/or community level to improve population health. The answer should reflect what YOU would do, give specific examples of what actions will you take.
You are required to support your answers with evidence from assigned readings and / or peer reviewed sources. This is scholarly paper, it must be a minimum of 3 pages (max 5) NOT including cover or reference page.
Refer to rubric for grading scale. Attached is the rubric file.