10/27/2026
Today is World Occupational Therapist Day!
Some of the services provided by our OT's in University Hospital, Psych Unit, Cardiovascular Center, Observation Units, Pavillion, and Mott. OTs also provide these services in our outpatient clinics.
Activities of Daily Living – Optimize independence with eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming through training, equipment, and modified techniques
Splinting – Fabricate splints for joint and skin protection after receiving surgery or sustaining and injury
LVAD – supporting VAD patient with equipment management, wearables, alarm management, activities of daily living, and community reintegration
Cognition - Assess and progress cognition to optimize function and safety, provide caregiver recommendations, support in long term planning and provide guidance for complex discharge cases
Edema - Utilize compression, exercise, and other modalities to reduce swelling/edema, and to increase independence in mobility and daily life
Burns – Promote range of motion, fabricate splints for joint and skin protection, and optimize participation in daily tasks
Vision - address vision deficits through assessment, environmental modifications, adaptive equipment education, and training
Pediatrics – improve childrens’ abilities to participate in daily activities and achieve developmental milestones
Inpatient psych – Therapeutic group therapy to promote participation in daily living and improve quality of life