Susan Wendy Darzins

Susan Wendy Darzins is a Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at the School of Allied Health within the Faculty of Health Sciences. Her research focuses on occupational therapy applications in clinical and non-clinical settings, emphasizing measurement tools, workforce well-being, and therapeutic interventions. Key areas include exposure to death in healthcare environments, forensic rehabilitation, and elderly driver rehabilitation. She has contributed to the development of standardized clinical documentation frameworks linked to the International Classification of Functioning (ICF).

Her scholarly work spans qualitative and quantitative methodologies, including randomized controlled trials evaluating educational interventions and simulation-based training for occupational therapy students. Collaborative projects include establishing national registries for pediatric spinal cord disorders and analyzing work health and safety in funeral industries. Dr. Darzins' research promotes evidence-based practice through rigorous assessment tool validation and feasibility studies in clinical settings.

Notable contributions include studies on forensic solitary confinement therapy, functional autonomy measurement systems, and driver rehabilitation for older adults. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, aiming to enhance patient outcomes and occupational therapy practice standards across diverse healthcare environments.