Why do randomized controlled trials often miss the mark for rehabilitation research? How can occupational therapy and physical therapy show system level value in maternal health, postpartum care, and hospital workflows? In this conversation Dr. Rebeca Segraves sits down with two past presidents of the American Occupational Therapy Association — Dr. Amy Lamb and Dr. Alyson Stover — to explore practical strategies for measuring real world impact using implementation science, quality improvement, and smart clinical workflows.In this episode we cover:• Why RCTs are not always the best fit for rehab research• What implementation science and quality improvement look like in clinical practice• Concrete examples of workflows and data points hospitals care about (length of stay, readmissions, cost, patient satisfaction)• How to design feasible pilot projects that produce actionable results for administrators• A glimpse at international models that embed OT into primary careConnect with our Guests:• Dr Amy Lamb, Past President, American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Consultant, Implementation Science Research — amy@thrivynconsulting.com • Dr Alyson Stover, Immediate Past President, AOTA, Consultant, Health Policy and Law — alyson@thrivynconsulting.comGrow an OB Rehab Program in your hospital: Enhanced Recovery After Delivery® (ERAD): https://enhancedrecoveryafterdelivery.com/program/