Rate My Professor Lauren Britton

Ms Lauren Britton serves as a Lecturer in the Curtin School of Allied Health within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Curtin University, located on the Curtin Perth campus. Her office is situated in Building 401, Room 362, under the Portfolio of the Office of the Provost. Holding a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOccThy), Britton is engaged in teaching foundational courses such as OCCT1001: Introduction to Occupational Therapy. Her professional contributions are rooted in the field of allied health, with a focus on practical applications in clinical settings. Previously associated with the School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work at Curtin, she maintains affiliations reflecting her expertise in occupational therapy delivery.

Britton's research specializations encompass occupational therapy practices in acute physical hospital environments, including scoping reviews of evidence, modifications to standard practices in Australian acute hospitals, and evaluations of discharge planning interventions. Key publications include 'Occupational therapy practice in acute physical hospital settings: Evidence from a scoping review' (2015, Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, co-authored with Lorna Rosenwax and Beverley McNamara), which examines literature on OT roles in acute care. Another significant paper is 'Occupational therapy in Australian acute hospitals: A modified practice' (2016, same journal, same co-authors), addressing adaptations in OT procedures. Additionally, 'An intensive occupational therapy discharge planning intervention was not more effective in reducing depressive symptoms in people with hip fracture' (2017, Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, co-authored with Ruth Swanton) investigates intervention outcomes for hip fracture patients. These works, stemming from collaborations with Royal Perth Hospital and Curtin researchers, contribute to evidence-based improvements in patient discharge processes and mental health support in acute settings. Her Google Scholar profile lists these articles with citations reflecting impact in occupational therapy research.