
Occupational Therapy
Bedford park, South Australia, Australia
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Ms. Susan Witt is a researcher and clinician focused on lymphoedema, allied health practice, and the impacts of environmental and climate factors on chronic oedema, affiliated with the College of Medicine and Public Health at Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia. Her work includes both qualitative and quantitative studies on lymphatic conditions, such as the effects of climate and climatic variations on lymphoedema symptoms and management, as well as practical approaches like compression therapy, with publications in international journals.
Ms. Witt has collaborated with interdisciplinary teams on projects exploring the interaction between environmental conditions and health outcomes, including seasonal influences on upper limb size and fluid distribution following breast cancer treatment, and qualitative research addressing patient perspectives on lymphedema care. She also has experience working clinically as an occupational therapist and lymphoedema therapist, including collaborations with the Földi Clinic in Germany, and has presented her research at academic conferences. Her research reflects a strong commitment to improving the understanding and management of lymphatic conditions in diverse populations and environments