Working with clients of higher weight in Australia: Findings from a national survey exploring occupational therapy practice.

Occupational therapy practice promotes and enables participation in everyday occupations with people of higher weight. This study highlights not only the occupational therapy skills and unique approach to the person, their environment and occupations but also the challenges faced by occupational therapists when working with people of higher weight. Occupational therapists could consider utilising the weight-inclusive paradigm to broaden their contribution from self-care to other important aspects of participation and well-being.