Objective. Evidence-informed. Functionally-focused.
Established in Ontario, Reema Shafi Occupational Therapy Services is an independent occupational therapy practice providing comprehensive assessment, expert consultation and rehabilitation services in personal injury and disability matters.
Evidence-informed occupational therapy
Occupational Therapy in Practice
Occupational therapists enable individuals to participate in meaningful occupations and everyday life by delivering safe, ethical, evidence-informed and person-centered care that respects autonomy, promotes dignity and supports health, well-being and meaningful participation.
The professional responsibility is inherently multifaceted and requires impartiality alongside compassion and professionalism. It entails providing clinically sound opinions based on objective assessment findings, established occupational therapy principles and the available evidence.
Our comprehensive occupational therapy assessments are guided by clinical expertise, functional analysis and defensible methodology. Each evaluation translates complex physical, cognitive, behavioural and psychosocial findings into clear actionable evidence that supports informed decision-making.
The Referral Process
Consistent Approach & Rigorous Methodology
Referral & Intake
Clinical Evaluation & Analysis
Defensible Reporting
Prior to the evaluation, a meticulous review of referral materials, legal briefs, medical records, expert opinions and relevant collateral documentation is undertaken. This process informs the assessment strategy, clarifies the rehabilitation issues under consideration, and provides critical context regarding the individual's health status, functional abilities and life circumstances.
Ecologically-valid assessment methods are employed to evaluate real-world functioning across all domains of daily life. Through comprehensive interviews, evidence-based assessment tools, clinical observation and review of relevant medical information, functional abilities, limitations and factors influencing meaningful participation and independence are identified.
Comprehensive objective reports are prepared to clearly document functional capacities, limitations and future care needs through defensible clinical findings and evidence-based analysis. Each report provides an impartial opinion that supports informed decision-making in rehabilitation contexts.
