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Lauren Marie Stafford
Occupational Therapist
Lauren Marie Smith MOT, OTR/L is an occupational therapist with 12 years of clinical experience. Earning her Master of Occupational Therapy and Bachelors of Science degrees from Eastern Michigan University in April of 2009, Mrs Smith is well adept in the practices policies and procedures utilized to carry out therapy services across settings. She is well versed in evaluating and assessing the delicate balance between between physical injury and disease and its affects on mental and physical health and well being. Occupational Therapists have general knowledge of activities of daily living (ADL's) environmental modification, Medicare, Medicaid, Fair work practices, Managerial duties and expectations and are familiar with the toxic properties of materials used by employees and the potential hazards and stressors of work processes; in addition to being qualified to determine an employees physical and emotional fitness for work; treating occupational diseases; handling work related injuries; and having an understanding of rehabilitation methods, health education techniques, sanitation, and workers compensation laws
15 years
Experience
Lauren Marie Stafford
- Detroit, Michigan
- Eastern Michigan University
- Accepting new patients
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Does my father need occupational therapy?
Wonderful question. I do need to clarify I do not have my doctorate. I do, however, have my Master's degree in occupational therapy and bachelor's of science having graduated from READ MORE
Wonderful question. I do need to clarify I do not have my doctorate. I do, however, have my Master's degree in occupational therapy and bachelor's of science having graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 2009. Having worked specifically at the Detroit Medical Centers traumatic brain injury and stroke recovery unit over twelve years ago, I would highly recommend you speak to your fathers primary care physician regarding your concerns. While many patients are discharged without the need for therapy, stroke recovery can be very difficult depending on the severity. Occupational therapy can assess for any additional cognitive impairment as well as ongoing weakness that would affect his safety at home and in the community, then develop a treatment plan to specifically set goals to meet his own desires and outcome expectations. Prior to discharge home, the interdisciplinary team should have determined his need for continued therapy either in an inpatient setting outpatient setting subacute setting or home healthcare. The need for for therapy service should always be discussed with family by the rehabilitation team along with social work and his doctor prior to discharge home from the hospital.
I hope this helps, and I pray your father will regain his independence as soon as possible.
Lauren M. Williams, MOT, OTR/L
I hope this helps, and I pray your father will regain his independence as soon as possible.
Lauren M. Williams, MOT, OTR/L
