The Impact Of Occupational Therapists

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Monday October 20, 2025

Occupational Therapy Week is a celebration of the extraordinary impact OT’s have every day.

Jess McKenzie, Senior Occupational Therapist and GEDI Project Officer explains her research regarding the impact of adding a Senior Occupational Therapist to Geriatric Medicine teams in the Emergency Department.

This research produced fewer hospital stays, reducing risks of complication, and a quicker return to daily life for consumers.